The focus of the investigation carried out by the Police Oversight Agency from January to December of this year was corruption in the ranks of the police, abuse of duty, as well as the connections they have with incriminated persons or characters of the world of crime.
During 2024, AMP made 291 referrals to the prosecutor's office for 444 police officers, for various criminal offenses. The data show that during 2024, the number of officers arrested with security measures granted by the court increased significantly by 60%.
During this year, 163 people were arrested, from 102 arrested a year ago. Referring to the data, the figures show an increase in the number of officers involved in illegality compared to the same period of the year 2023, where there were 223 referrals for 319 officers. The data show that criminal referrals have increased significantly from year to year, by 25%, as well as 32% of the number of employees referred.
There has also been an increase in the investigation through interceptions and proactive methods, by 33% compared to 2023. Investigations have shown that not only low-ranking inspectors and officers, but also police leaders have been implicated in corruption and misuse of duties. .
During this year, it turned out that one high-level manager, two mid-level managers and 33 first-level managers, all in the functions of directorate director and head of sectors in the central and local police structures, were implicated in criminal activities. .
THE YEAR 2024
163 officers arrested
291 referrals to the prosecution
444 officers referred (A2 Televizion)
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