Training of the Community Policing Officers Educators – Tirana LPD

In the framework of SCPA Program work plan activities, on 03-04 September 2025, PMT organized the two-day training addressed to the second group of the newly appointed CPO Educators of Tirana LPD. The training focused on objectives and activities as per their roles and exchange of experiences and knowledge gained during their exercise of duty. Emphasis was also given to the online Facebook forum as a mean of communication to raise awareness on youth education.

The first day of the training focused on the analysis of the work carried out by the CPO Educators in terms of the community policing and their contacts with the youth in schools while delivering various awareness campaigns focusing on youth safety.

The second day of the training focused on the proactive measures to be taken through awareness campaigns and community policing to prevent and fight against use of drug precursors by youth and encourage respect of traffic rules and increase of road safety. In addition, the training included a communications module to equip new CPO Educators with foundational communication and presentation skills to ensure consistency and quality in awareness activities conducted in schools.

The training was organized through practical scenarios and role-plays which aimed to strengthen the ability of CPO Educators to design and deliver impactful awareness campaigns, tailored to youth audiences and also have a friendly approach towards youth to ensure their safety.