Gledis Nano is officially as of this Thursday the General Director of the State Police, since he took office today from the Minister of Interior Bledi Çuçi in Tirana, where he vowed to represent with honor the flag of the law enforcement institution.

During the swear-in ceremony, Nano said his profession was not a career choice, but a passion inspired by the father of a former police officer, and gave a message to the citizens, inviting them to consider the police as a partner.

"Honorable Prime Minister, at this solemn moment as a sign of honor, obligation and respect for the blood of police officers, on behalf of all employees of the State Police, in my personal honor, I swear to honor the flag of the State Police! I swear!

Entrusting of this duty, in addition to the privilege, charges me with the responsibility of being at the height of the task. My profession was not a career choice, but a passion inspired by my father, a former police officer.

In these decades, I have realized that this institution is a key part of my life that requires high commitment. The challenges for the police are manifold.

Citizens expect from the State Police other standards of reaction and behavior in resolving their concerns and we will do everything possible to achieve them. I ask them to consider our organization as a partner. Their role is irreplaceable in our work.

My priority is to intensify cooperation with all law enforcement agencies and partners. A more trained police.

I wish every colleague success in fulfilling their duty. I ask for your maximum commitment in the realization of the tasks according to the oath we have taken", declared Nano.