THE PROBLEM OF FORMING LAW ENFORCERS’ READINESS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

Abstract

The article is devoted to the actual issue of law enforcers’ education and training, their readiness for professional activity that is the foundation of an effective domestic security and safety system. In the context of the complex fighting crime and increasing threats, as well as the need for constant community interaction, the role and training of the police have been significantly important. An analysis of the current challenges of the police service and the need for significant changes in the police officers training was conducted; the components of the readiness of law enforcement officers for their professional activities were considered, and a study of the knowledge and skills necessary for successful police-public interactions was conducted. It was emphasized that proper law enforcers training is crucial for ensuring that officers understand their role in law society, effectively resolve social conflicts and extreme situations, and maintain public trust. New and more complex challenges the police face (contemporary strategies for crime combating and prevention, new advanced technologies and equipment, etc.) affect key components of law enforcement officers' readiness for police service, namely: adherence to high professional standards, responsibility, honesty and impartiality, ethical and minimal use of force, human rights protection. Highly educated and quality-trained police officers are able to solve problems effectively and make decisions, think creatively and interact with the public, reveal respect and impartiality, in addition to traditional tactical-combat skills, strict discipline, etc. Police training and activities based on respect for human rights, legal knowledge and justice, methods of conflicts de-escalation and the reasonable use-of-force policies are also of crucial importance. The article summarizes the basic principles, effective training methods and technologies for training law enforcers in contemporary conditions, such as problem-based and practical-oriented, systematic and experimental training, realistic simulations, that allow forming decision-making skills, creative thinking, and interpersonal communication skills of police officers.

Key words: law enforcers training; readiness for professional activity; training principles; challenges for police service; training methods and technologies.