POLICE ACADEMY

The Police Academy performs activities related to the delivery of police training and police education through the Secondary Police School. Within its scope of responsibilities, the Police Academy carries out activities related to the implementation of basic police officer training, training for employees entering employment in the Ministry for the first time, training for employees to independently perform the duties of a specific position, continuous professional training, and international training in accordance with concluded agreements.

The Police Academy also delivers leadership training and other specialized training programmes in accordance with the Catalogue of Continuous Training of the Ministry, based on approved curricula and training programmes.

TRAINING SECTOR

The Training Sector is responsible for:

• Organizing and delivering:
  • Basic police officer training;
  • Training for employees entering employment in the Ministry for the first time;
  • Training for independent performance of duties for specific positions;
  • Continuous professional training for Ministry employees;
  • Security management (leadership) training for Ministry personnel based on curricula approved by the Minister;
  • International (regional) training programmes.
• Developing and designing training curricula and programmes for the Ministry, as well as for other public and state institutions upon request.
• Conducting training needs assessments.
• Planning training activities.
• Designing training programmes, including curricula, learning materials and training methodologies.
• Organizing and conducting seminars, workshops and professional consultations.
• Participating in the assessment and evaluation of training programmes and trainees, and maintaining a training database.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Sector's responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT FOR BASIC TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

The Department for Basic Training and Assessment is responsible for:

• Organizing and conducting basic police officer training.
• Developing and designing curricula and learning objectives for police officer candidates.
• Planning training activities and designing learning environments.
• Defining competencies and developing and administering competency assessment tests.
• Preparing written examination questions and planning, organizing and conducting written examinations.
• Participating in the assessment and evaluation of training programmes and trainees.
• Organizing and conducting seminars, workshops and professional consultations.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Department's responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT FOR CONTINUOUS AND INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

The Department for Continuous and International Training is responsible for:

• Organizing and conducting training for independent performance of duties in specific positions.
• Training employees entering employment in the Ministry for the first time.
• Delivering continuous professional training for Ministry employees.
• Providing leadership training in the field of security management based on curricula approved by the Minister.
• Organizing international (regional) training programmes.
• Developing and designing curricula and training programmes for the Ministry and for national and international public institutions and organizations.
• Planning training programmes.
• Developing learning materials and teaching methodologies.
• Designing learning environments.
• Participating in the assessment and evaluation of training programmes and trainees.
• Organizing and conducting seminars, workshops and professional consultations.
• Coordinating and developing hybrid learning and e-learning programmes.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Department's responsibilities.

SECONDARY POLICE SCHOOL

The Secondary Police School performs activities related to:

• Planning, organizing and implementing the educational process.
• Developing curricula for each subject.
• Designing learning materials.
• Maintaining educational documentation, records and student databases.
• Planning and implementing boarding school educational activities.
• Conducting field tactical training.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the School's responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT FOR SUBJECT-BASED EDUCATION

The Department for Subject-Based Education is responsible for:

• Planning, organizing and delivering subject-based instruction and educational activities.
• Maintaining educational documentation, student records and databases.
• Developing learning materials.
• Monitoring the educational process and students' psychosocial development.
• Developing competencies required for the independent performance of police duties.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Department's responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT FOR FIELD TACTICAL TRAINING

The Department for Field Tactical Training is responsible for:

• Planning, organizing and implementing the educational process within the Secondary Police School.
• Organizing and conducting supervised afternoon study sessions.
• Supervising hygiene standards in student accommodation facilities.
• Planning and implementing field tactical training and drill training.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Department's responsibilities.

LOGISTICS SECTOR

The Logistics Sector is responsible for:

• Legal and financial affairs.
• Pedagogical and psychological support for training participants and students of the Secondary Police School.
• Providing primary healthcare services for training participants and students.
• IT support.
• Physical security of the Police Academy and access control.
• Maintenance of all equipment, inventory, facilities and installations.
• Maintenance of accommodation equipment, including laundry services.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Sector's responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The Department for Professional and Technical Support is responsible for:

• Providing primary healthcare services for trainees and students.
• Legal and financial matters related to the Police Academy.
• Pedagogical and psychological support for the Training Sector and the Secondary Police School.
• Conducting integrity tests.
• Providing IT support for educational activities.
• Supporting and maintaining e-learning software platforms.
• Monitoring and controlling network and internet traffic.
• Implementing network security policies and user access privileges.
• Ensuring the security of the Academy's network infrastructure.
• Planning, organizing and implementing physical security and access control within the Police Academy.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Department's responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT FOR GENERAL AFFAIRS

The Department for General Affairs is responsible for:

• Maintaining all buildings and facilities of the Police Academy.
• Maintaining equipment and technical resources.
• Providing accommodation for training participants.
• Managing the allocation and return of inventory.
• Maintaining all utility installations within the Academy.
• Maintaining bedding and laundry services for accommodation facilities.
• Maintaining and repairing carpentry.
• Ensuring the proper functioning of the central heating system.
• Performing other duties corresponding to the nature and scope of the Department's responsibilities.