4. POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF FIELD OPERATIONS SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE 4.1 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 2013, the PiA supported the police through its Security Co-operation Department (SCD) staffed with three internationals and four 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 PiA 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 Internal Affairs (MoIA), as well as the ASP and BMP, still required assistance in some areas. In 2013, activities therefore included: - - - The continuation of a Professional Development Programme, in co-operation with the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany. Training given in this area included leadership and management training for 73 1st line and middle managers; equality and diversity training; the continuing development of a Master’s scholarship programme for young managers, in co-operation with Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Camouflage Surveillance training for Police Special Forces; and training for Police prior to the National Elections taking place. A strategic assessment of the State Police Education system; A strategic assessment of the Police Media Strategy; 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; and A national workshop for the Anti-Trafficking Police, Prosecution Offices and Judges on the Investigation and Prosecution of the Human Trafficking Offences. In total 18 training courses were delivered to the ASP. Border and Migration Police The PiA continued providing sustained capacity building assistance to the Albanian BMP, aimed at improving cross-border co-operation between Albania and neighbouring countries. This included a comprehensive set of activities – from training of BMP officials to supporting the joint exchange of information with fellow border police bodies and, in general, operational 47