Security Expert · Academic · Legal Advisor

Gledis Nano

Security & Counter-Terrorism Expert

Former Director General — Albanian State Police

Professor of Criminal Law & Criminology

Two decades of leadership in national security, criminal law, and institutional reform.

Gledis Nano — Director General Albanian State Police

Core Competencies

Areas of Expertise

Over three decades at the forefront of security policy, criminal law, and institutional reform have produced a rare breadth of expertise — from counter-terrorism legislation to organized crime investigation and police governance.

Each competency area draws on direct operational experience, academic research, and senior advisory roles at the national and international level.

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Career

Professional Experience

A career spanning senior command, national leadership, international advisory, and academic teaching — built on three decades of direct engagement with law enforcement, security policy, and institutional reform.

From Director General of the Albanian State Police to international expert and university professor, each role has deepened a commitment to security, integrity, and the rule of law.

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Research & Writing

Selected Publications

A body of scholarly work spanning counter-terrorism law, organized crime, police reform, and institutional governance — published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and adopted as official state policy.

Research draws on direct institutional experience and comparative legal analysis across Southeast European and EU jurisdictions.

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Certificates & Awards

My Certificates

FBI National Academy — Session 257

FBI National Academy — Session 257

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico VA · 2014

Press & Public Speaking

Media & Appearances

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