THE ALBANIAN PUBLIC'S TRUST IN SECURITY: STUMBLING BLOCKS TO EU NEGOTIATIONS 2.2.3.The Ombudsperson The Ombudsperson has the right to exert oversight on the State Police on matters of human rights. The State Police is the only one of the institutions examined in this paper that has a specific oversight body that monitors grievances and the overall performance of the State Police vis a vis the public on matters of human rights violations, the SICMI. Even though the Ombudsperson does not exercise any control over the activity of the police, it can provide the parliament with detailed reports on infringements and violations committed by the State Police to Parliament, the MoJ, or the prosecutor general, and even SPO for further inquiry. Among such reports is the Ombudsperson's continuous calls for the reduction of police violence in the quelling of protests. The Ombudsperson released a report on the matter of several expropriations of illegally-built houses on the outskirts of Tirana, that was being demolished to make way for infrastructure development. The process was followed by violent protests by the inhabitants supported by the opposition, that were eventually quelled by the police in a crackdown. The Ombudsperson protested this event, claiming that the usage of violence by the police was asymmetrical and that several people were hurt by the police following their arrests, including a case in which a minor was supposedly beaten by officers. 19 2.2.4.Supreme State Audit Institution The Supreme State Audit Institution exercises a great deal of oversight of all financial matters of the State Police. However, despite there having been several cases of infringements and problems in spending noticed by the SSAI, there have been no actions undertaken to stop or punish violations. Therefore, SSAI is an institution that provides analyses and reports that are given little consideration by the government. 2.2.5.The Outer Evaluation Committee Another form of oversight of the State Police is exerted through the Police Vetting process. The Police Vetting Procedure was inspired by the judicial vetting procedure and involves conducting periodic evaluations of the character and professionalism of the officials and employees of the State Police and the SICMI. 19 Article published by the Ombudsperson: https://www.avokatipopullit.gov.al/sq/articles-layout-1/home/news/avokati-i-popullit-zbardh-dinamikën-e­hetimeve-mbi-protestat-dhe-shoqërimin-e-banorëve-të-unazës-së-re-nga-policia-98/ 27