Albania Police Reshuffle: New Chiefs Appointed in Tirana, Vlora, Korça and Other Key Districts

 Albania Police Reshuffle Brings New Leadership to Key Districts Across the Country

A significant reshuffle within the Albanian State Police has resulted in a series of leadership changes across several police stations and districts, with new chiefs appointed in Tirana, Vlora, Korça, Kruja and a number of other cities.

 Officers of the Albanian State Police stand in formation. A sweeping internal reshuffle has brought new leadership and strategic personnel rotations to key police stations and districts across Albania.

The changes are part of an internal reorganization affecting some of the country's most important police structures. The appointments come as authorities continue efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and management within local law enforcement units.

Among the most notable changes in the capital, Ervin Hasrama has been appointed head of Police Station No. 1 in Tirana, while Florenc Sulçe will lead Police Station No. 4. The appointments place both officers in charge of key districts within Albania's largest city.

Elsewhere, Feliks Hodaj has been named chief of the Vlora Police Station, while Emiljan Pashaj takes over leadership of the Korça Police Station. Elton Shahini has been appointed head of the Kruja Police Station, and Sentiljan Ndreu will serve as chief of the Laç Police Station.

Additional appointments include Arben Sulaj as head of the Lezha Police Station, Andi Deda as chief of the Shijak Police Station, and Bilal Selmanaj as head of the Dibra Police Station.

The reshuffle also sees Elvis Peza appointed chief of the Mirdita Police Station, Oltion Gjoni taking charge of the Mati Police Station, and Ergys Gjoni becoming head of the Bulqiza Police Station.

The latest changes represent one of the most extensive rounds of appointments within the police force in recent months, affecting several strategic districts across Albania. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the reasons behind the transfers, but such reorganizations are commonly used to strengthen management structures and improve the performance of local police units.

The latest appointments come amid continued efforts to reform and strengthen Albania's law enforcement institutions. In recent years, the police force has undergone several rounds of leadership changes following investigations, disciplinary measures and corruption-related cases involving police officers and senior officials. While authorities have not linked the current reshuffle to any specific cases, the changes are part of a broader pattern of personnel rotations and institutional reforms aimed at improving accountability, public trust and operational effectiveness within the State Police.