The budget of Kosovo Police

Efforts for establishment and consolidation of the security sector in Kosovo began with the installation of the international civil administration in Kosovo. According to the UN Resolution 1244, preserving security and order was a responsibility of NATO peacekeeping mission, KFOR. But in the meantime, a lot work was done in establishing and consolidating the Kosovo Police Service. The process of building capacities of the local police officially began on September 6, 1999, under the management of the OSCE. The increase of administrative and operational capacities resulted with exclusive competencies of the UNMIK police, gradually being transferred to the local authorities. 

Upon the declaration of independence, on February 17, 2008, and entry to force of the Law on Police1 on June 20082, the remaining reserved competencies in this sector were officially transferred to the local authorities. Also, the general director of the police was appointed for the first time. Throughout these years, significant progress was marked in the process of consolidation of the Kosovo Police. Capacity building resulted with additional competencies and responsibilities for the police in preserving law and order. Today, the Kosovo Police employs 8.546 staff, and has an annual budget of 79 million euros.