4. POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF FIELD OPERATIONS SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE 4.1 The OSCE Presence in Albania Background Based on its mandate, the OSCE Presence in Albania (PiA) assists the Albanian State Police (ASP) with a notable focus on the Border and Migration Police (BMP). In 2012, the PiA supported the police through its Security Co-operation Department (SCD) staffed with 2 internationals and 4 nationals. Assistance was provided through a broad range of activities within a co-ordinated framework with other international actors. The PiA actively participated in the International Consortium, the main forum gathering international and national organizations for co-ordinating criminal justice and police assistance. The Presence provided various training courses and technical support on the development of relevant legislation and official strategies. Training and other Capacity Building Activities One of the most important reform activities during the past few years was related to the improvement of police training. However, the Internal Control Service of the Ministry of Interior (ICS), as well as the ASP and BMP, still required assistance in some areas. In 2012, activities therefore included: - - The continuation of a Professional Development Programme, in co-operation with the International Police Association; Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany; the Scottish Police College and the French National Police. Training given in this area included leadership and management training for 1st line managers; equality and diversity training; child victim/witness interviewing techniques; training for dog handlers; and the development of a Master’s scholarship programme for young managers, in cooperation with Ruhr-Universität Bochum; A strategic assessment of the State Police Anti-Explosives Unit; The development of an Offender Electronic Monitoring Programme to assist both police and the Albanian Criminal Justice system; A strategic assessment of the Municipal and Commune Police; A community policing initiative focusing on domestic violence; and Various activities connected with the continued development of the integrated border management process, the exchange of information between neighbouring countries and the development of Joint Information Exchange Centres. In total 15 trainings were delivered to the ASP. 45