State Police (Albania)

Albanian State Police
Policia e Shtetit Shqiptar
Patch of the State Police
Flag of the State Police
Common namePolicia
AbbreviationASP
MottoNë shërbim të komunitetit
In the service of the community
Agency overview
Formed13 January 1913 (1913-01-13)
Preceding agency
Employees10,958
Annual budget€310 million (2025)
Jurisdictional structure
National agencyAlbania
Operations jurisdictionAlbania
Size28,748 km2
Population2,402,113
Governing bodyGovernment of Albania
Constituting instrument
  • Law on "State Police"
General nature
Operational structure
Overseen byMinistry of Internal Affairs
HeadquartersBajram Curri Boulevard, Tirana
Police officers10,344
Civilian Staffs614
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Ilir Proda, Chief Director
Website
Official Website

The Albanian State Police (Albanian: Policia e Shtetit Shqiptar) is the national police and largest law enforcement agency which operates throughout the Republic of Albania, ensuring the safety of citizens, keeping the public order, and serving the people anytime anywhere. The Albanian Police Emergency number is 129, or 112 for general emergency services.