SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND PUBLIC SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL TRANSFORMATIONS
The scientific proceedings “Sustainable Development of the Law Enforcement System and Public Security in the Context of Global Transformations” constitute an academic publication prepared on the basis of the results of a scientific round table and aimed at presenting current scientific, practical, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding contemporary processes of transformation within law enforcement activities and the public security system. The publication serves as a scientific platform for professional discussion of key challenges faced by law enforcement institutions under conditions of ongoing social, political, security, and technological changes in the modern world. The proceedings bring together materials of presentations, scientific reports, analytical studies, and practice-oriented research submitted by participants of the round table, including scholars, law enforcement practitioners, representatives of public authorities and local self-government bodies, higher education applicants, postgraduate and doctoral students, as well as experts in the fields of security, law, and public administration. The presented materials reflect the diversity of scientific approaches and contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary understanding of the evolution of the law enforcement system in the context of global transformations. The thematic scope of the scientific proceedings covers a broad range of актуальних issues related to the functioning of law enforcement agencies and the ensuring of public security, including the adaptation of law enforcement activities to new challenges and threats, improvement of legal regulation, development of mechanisms for police–community interaction, implementation of digital technologies in the security sector, and formation of effective management and crisis response models. Considerable attention is also paid to the analysis of international experience, contemporary approaches to the protection of human rights, the development of professional ethics, psychological support for law enforcement personnel, and the strengthening of social resilience of communities. A distinctive feature of the round table proceedings lies in the combination of theoretical research with practical developments, which makes it possible to consider the sustainable development of the law enforcement system not only from an academic perspective but also through the prism of real-world challenges. The materials included in the publication aim to stimulate professional dialogue, expand interagency and interdisciplinary cooperation, and support scientific initiatives aimed at improving the effectiveness of institutions responsible for public security. The publication is not a peer-reviewed scientific journal; rather, it has the format of proceedings of a scientific event, reflecting the outcomes of discussions and scholarly viewpoints presented by participants of the round table. In this regard, the proceedings serve as an important platform for the exchange of ideas, the academic discussion of research results, and the dissemination of modern scientific approaches in the field of law enforcement activities and public security. The scientific proceedings are intended for researchers, academic and teaching staff, law enforcement practitioners, higher education applicants, and all those interested in the development of modern security concepts, the improvement of law and order systems, and the formation of effective models for ensuring public security in the context of global transformations.
The Role of the National Police in Countering the Activities of Organized Criminal Groups in the Economic Sphere
The significance and main directions of the activity of the National Police of Ukraine in combating organized criminal groups operating in the economic sphere are examined. The peculiarities of detection, suppression, and investigation of economic offenses committed by organized criminal structures are revealed. Particular attention is paid to the cooperation of the National Police with other state authorities and law enforcement agencies whose activities are aimed at ensuring the economic security of the state. The importance of coordination, information exchange, and joint measures in improving the effectiveness of combating organized crime in the economic sphere is determined.
National Police of Ukraine, organized criminal groups, economic crime, crime prevention, economic security, law enforcement activity, interagency cooperation
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Ensuring the Continuity of the Educational Process in Ukraine During Military Aggression: Challenges, Risks, and Adaptation Mechanisms
In the context of ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, the national education system operates under conditions of heightened insecurity, instability, and rapid social transformation. Ensuring the continuity of the educational process has become a strategic priority, as education plays a crucial role in preserving the intellectual capacity of society, maintaining social resilience, and supporting the long-term development of the state. This work examines the key challenges affecting the functioning of education during wartime, including damage to educational infrastructure, forced displacement of students and educators, security threats to participants in the learning process, psychological pressure, and limited access to educational and technological resources. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of risks associated with disruptions in learning, declining educational quality, unequal access to educational opportunities, and the expansion of learning losses. The study also outlines adaptive mechanisms that enable the education system to function under crisis conditions. Among them are the expansion of digital learning environments, the implementation of remote and blended learning models, the development of safer educational spaces, improvements in educational governance, and the strengthening of cooperation among educational institutions and public authorities. The findings emphasize that the consistent implementation of adaptive strategies contributes to maintaining the stability of the educational system and ensures the continuation of learning despite complex security challenges.
continuity of education, educational process, military aggression, Ukrainian education system, distance learning, educational risks, adaptation mechanisms, digitalization of education, safe educational environment.
Foreign experience in controlling the circulation of firearms and the possibility of their use in Ukraine
The thesis examines international practices of state regulation and supervisory mechanisms in the field of civilian firearm circulation. Particular attention is paid to the regulatory approaches used in various countries to ensure effective oversight, including licensing systems, registration procedures, background verification of firearm owners, restrictions on access to specific categories of weapons, and preventive safety measures. The study also highlights institutional models of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and public authorities responsible for maintaining proper supervision over firearm possession and use by civilians. Based on the analysis of foreign practices, potential directions for improving the national legal framework of Ukraine in this area are identified, taking into account current security challenges and European regulatory standards.
firearm circulation, state control, foreign experience, legal regulation, firearm licensing, public safety, Ukraine.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Patrol Police Activities: Challenges and Prospects for the National Police of Ukraine
The integration of artificial intelligence technologies into the activities of patrol police represents a promising direction for modernizing the public safety system and improving the efficiency of law enforcement in Ukraine. The use of intelligent data analysis tools, automated surveillance systems, object recognition technologies, risk prediction models, and цифрової аналітики enables new approaches to operational response, optimization of decision-making processes, and enhancement of communication between the police and the public. At the same time, the implementation of artificial intelligence raises a number of challenges related to human rights protection, ethical standards, cybersecurity risks, algorithm transparency, and the need for appropriate legal regulation. Particular attention is paid to the перспективи of applying artificial intelligence in patrol policing, including automation of routine tasks, improvement of situational assessment accuracy, reduction of workload for police officers, and development of preventive approaches to public order maintenance. The importance of professional training for police personnel in working with innovative digital tools is emphasized, as well as the necessity of maintaining a balance between technological progress and adherence to the principles of legality, proportionality, and respect for privacy. The integration of artificial intelligence is considered a комплексний process that requires the combination of technological innovation, legal safeguards, and institutional readiness of the law enforcement system for digital transformation.
artificial intelligence, patrol police, National Police of Ukraine, digital transformation, public safety, legal regulation, algorithmic systems, cybersecurity, preventive policing, law enforcement innovation.
Psycho-emotional vulnerability of users as a factor in the effectiveness of online manipulation: ways to increase information resilience
The paper examines the impact of users’ psycho-emotional condition on their perception of information in the digital environment. It is substantiated that emotional tension, anxiety, and uncertainty increase susceptibility to uncritical acceptance of messages and the dissemination of questionable content. The main techniques of informational influence based on fear, outrage, and social polarization are identified. Practical directions for strengthening informational resilience are outlined, including the development of media literacy, self-regulation skills in news consumption, and a higher level of awareness in online interaction. The importance of a comprehensive approach to ensuring psychological safety in the digital space is emphasized.
psycho-emotional state, digital environment, informational influence, media literacy, critical thinking, psychological resilience
Psycho-emotional stability of higher education seekers in conditions of prolonged martial law: risk factors and adaptation resources
The research focuses on the analysis of psychological resilience of higher education students under conditions of prolonged martial law. It highlights the impact of security threats, transformations in the educational process, socio-economic instability, and information overload on students’ emotional well-being. Risk factors leading to increased anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and reduced academic motivation are identified. Adaptation resources are outlined, including social support, development of self-regulation skills, psychological assistance, and flexible organization of the educational environment. The importance of a comprehensive approach to strengthening psychological resilience as a prerequisite for maintaining mental health and professional development is substantiated.
psychological resilience, higher education students, martial law, risk factors, adaptation resources, mental health, social support, self-regulation
Competency-based model for training investigators of the National Police of Ukraine in the context of the digitization of criminal proceedings
This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of professional training for investigators of the National Police of Ukraine in the context of the gradual digitalization of criminal proceedings. The research is based on the understanding that the introduction of electronic registers, digital evidence, automated analytical systems, and remote procedural tools does not merely modernize technical instruments but fundamentally reshapes the professional environment in which investigators operate. In this new environment, the logic of decision-making, the structure of responsibility, and the nature of interaction with procedural participants are all undergoing profound change. Under such conditions, a traditional knowledge-based training model proves insufficient and requires rethinking through a competence-oriented paradigm. The article substantiates that a contemporary competence model for investigators should be integrative in nature, combining procedural, digital, communicative, and ethical dimensions into a coherent professional framework. Procedural competence is interpreted not simply as familiarity with criminal procedural law but as the ability to apply legal norms effectively within electronic systems, ensuring the admissibility, reliability, and traceability of digital evidence. Digital competence is conceptualized as the capacity to critically engage with information systems of criminal justice, to understand their operational logic, to identify algorithmic and technical risks, and to evaluate how technological tools influence procedural decisions. Communicative competence is analyzed through the lens of electronic interaction with parties to proceedings, experts, and institutional partners, where every action generates a digital footprint and demands enhanced precision, accountability, and legal awareness. Ethical competence is presented as the cornerstone of professional integrity in an algorithm-driven environment, where the risk of uncritical reliance on automated recommendations may threaten fundamental principles of justice and human rights. Particular emphasis is placed on the verification and measurement of these competencies in real-world hybrid procedural settings, where electronic and traditional practices coexist. The study argues for the use of scenario-based case modeling, digital simulations, and procedural exercises as effective tools for assessing the investigator’s readiness to operate in complex, technology-intensive situations. Such an approach enables a shift from formal certification toward a substantive evaluation of professional capability, which directly affects the quality of pre-trial investigation and the level of public trust in the criminal justice system.
investigator of the National Police, competence-based model, digitalization of criminal proceedings, digital evidence, procedural competence, digital competence, professional integrity, criminal justice
Simulation of professional communication situations as a tool for developing the negotiation skills of future police officers
The abstract substantiates the importance of modeling professional communication situations as an effective pedagogical tool for developing negotiation skills in future police officers. It emphasizes that modern police practice requires not only legal knowledge but also the ability to conduct constructive dialogue, prevent escalation, and achieve lawful outcomes through communication rather than coercion. The relevance of practice-oriented training approaches that simulate real-life professional interactions is highlighted as a necessary component of contemporary police education. The educational potential of role-playing exercises, scenario-based tasks, and structured training sessions aimed at strengthening listening skills, persuasive communication, argumentation, and conflict de-escalation is examined. Particular attention is paid to reflection and feedback as essential elements that support conscious improvement of communicative behavior. It is concluded that systematic implementation of situational modeling enhances professional confidence, responsibility, and psychological resilience of future police officers, contributing to higher standards of public safety and trust.
situational modeling, professional communication, negotiation skills, future police officers, role-play training, conflict de-escalation, professional education
Transformation of the educational process in Ukraine in the context of military aggression: legal, organizational, and security aspects of the functioning of educational institutions
The transformation of the educational process in Ukraine under conditions of military aggression is examined with a focus on legal, organizational, and security foundations of the functioning of educational institutions. The impact of martial law on the realization of the right to education, governance mechanisms, and the scope of institutional autonomy is characterized. Key directions of organizational restructuring are identified, including the expansion of distance and blended learning formats, adaptation of the educational environment to the needs of internally displaced persons, and strengthened coordination between public authorities and educational administrations. The security component of the educational environment is analyzed through physical protection measures, information security safeguards, and psychological support for participants in the educational process. The necessity of developing a sustainable model for the functioning of education under prolonged security challenges and implementing systemic managerial decisions aimed at ensuring stability and continuity of learning is substantiated.
educational process, martial law, military aggression, right to education, educational institutions, educational environment security, distance learning, organizational transformation, legal regulation, public administration.
Administrative and legal mechanisms for preventing and combating domestic violence in Ukraine: current status, implementation issues, and areas for improvement under martial law
The theses provide a comprehensive analysis of the administrative and legal mechanism for preventing and combating domestic violence in Ukraine, taking into account the specific conditions of its implementation under martial law. The content of the normative, institutional, and procedural components of this mechanism is examined, and the role of public authorities in ensuring the protection of victims’ rights and holding offenders accountable is characterized. Particular attention is paid to the impact of wartime factors on the exercise of administrative powers, including the increased workload of law enforcement agencies, internal displacement processes, psychological stress within society, and limited access to social services. The necessity of strengthening interagency coordination, developing remote reporting tools, improving professional training of police officers, and expanding crisis support infrastructure at the community level is substantiated. It is concluded that the effectiveness of the administrative and legal response to domestic violence during martial law depends on the state's ability to combine legal, organizational, and social instruments aimed at safeguarding human rights while maintaining a balance between public interest and the protection of private life.
domestic violence, administrative and legal mechanism, martial law, National Police of Ukraine, administrative liability, human rights protection, preventive activity, interagency coordination, social services, territorial communities
Safety as a prerequisite for quality education in wartime: administrative and legal support for the activities of the educational security service of the National Police of Ukraine
The paper examines the administrative and legal framework governing the organization and functioning of the Educational Security Service within the structure of the National Police of Ukraine under martial law. It substantiates that a secure educational environment constitutes a fundamental precondition for the stability and effectiveness of the learning process during armed conflict. The regulatory foundations of police activities in educational institutions are analyzed, with particular attention to the scope of public authority, preventive instruments, and interagency coordination mechanisms. The study emphasizes the transformation of functional responsibilities in response to physical, psychological, and information-related risks. Prospective directions for improving legal regulation are proposed, taking into account the principles of legality, proportionality, and respect for institutional autonomy.
secure educational environment, administrative and legal regulation, public safety, prevention of offenses, martial law, interagency cooperation, police legal status, quality of education.
Comprehensive models of psychological support for adults in armed conflict: integrating clinical psychology, social work, and crisis counseling
Comprehensive approaches to psychological support for the adult population in situations of armed conflict are shaped through the integration of clinical psychology, social work, and crisis counseling. Wartime conditions create a context of chronic threat, loss, and social instability, which significantly complicates processes of psychological adaptation and recovery. In such circumstances, traumatic experiences are not limited to isolated events but become embedded in the structure of personality, affecting emotional regulation, identity, and social functioning. The integration of clinical, social, and crisis-based interventions makes it possible to build a multi-level system of support in which psychotherapeutic work is aligned with real-life needs and social conditions. Restoring access to basic resources, stabilizing living conditions, and strengthening community support enhance psychological recovery and reduce the risk of long-term trauma. Crisis counseling plays a crucial role in the early phases of traumatic exposure by providing emotional stabilization and preventing the development of maladaptive reactions. This integrated framework creates conditions not only for reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, but also for rebuilding resilience, social engagement, and a sense of control over one’s life under the pressures of armed conflict.
psychological support, armed conflict, war trauma, psychosocial assistance, clinical psychology, social work, crisis counseling, resilience
Administrative and legal support for cooperation between the National Police and military administrations, local authorities, and the State Emergency Service in frontline areas: division of powers, coordination, and accountability of officials
The issue of administrative and legal regulation of interaction between the National Police of Ukraine, military administrations, local self-government bodies and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in frontline territories is examined. The specific security environment under martial law forms a new model of public governance in which public order, civil protection and territorial stability must be ensured under conditions of permanent crisis. Special attention is paid to the importance of clear allocation of powers among public authorities, which prevents duplication of functions, managerial conflicts and gaps in responses to threats to public safety. The coordinating role of military administrations as institutions integrating civilian and security mechanisms of territorial governance is highlighted, as well as the functional interdependence between the police and emergency services in responding to the consequences of hostilities. The role of local self-government bodies as a key social and communication element within the public security system is emphasized. The responsibility of public officials is considered as a legal guarantee of legality and accountability in high-risk environments. Interaction is presented as a complex administrative and legal mechanism aimed at ensuring stability in frontline areas and protecting the rights and safety of the population.
administrative and legal regulation, National Police of Ukraine, military administrations, local self-government bodies, State Emergency Service, frontline territories, public security, coordination, competence, officials’ responsibility
Administrative and legal mechanisms for the institutional development of the National Police's educational security service within Ukraine's public administration system
This scientific work is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of administrative and legal mechanisms of the institutional development of the Educational Security Service of the National Police of Ukraine as a specialized subject of public administration in the field of protecting the rights, freedoms, and safety of participants in the educational process. The relevance of the topic is determined by the transformation of national security systems, the growing risks in educational institutions, the digitalization of social relations, and the need to strengthen the preventive role of the state in ensuring the safety of children, youth, and educational staff. In this context, the establishment and development of the Educational Security Service is considered a response to modern security, social, and legal challenges. The study reveals the essence of institutional development as a process of legal, organizational, and functional formation of a new element within the system of public authorities. It is substantiated that the Educational Security Service acts as an intersectoral institution combining law enforcement, administrative, and social-preventive functions, which requires a specific model of legal regulation. The system of administrative and legal mechanisms ensuring its activity is analyzed, including normative regulation of powers, administrative procedures for interaction with educational authorities, local self-government bodies, and other subjects of public administration, as well as accountability and control mechanisms. Special attention is paid to the role of the Educational Security Service in the implementation of public policy aimed at creating a safe educational environment. It is demonstrated that its activities go beyond traditional policing and include crime prevention, legal awareness, crisis response, and participation in the development of local safety programs in educational institutions. It is emphasized that the effectiveness of the institutional development of this service largely depends on the coherence of administrative and legal mechanisms with the principles of public administration, particularly legality, subsidiarity, transparency, interagency coordination, and citizen-oriented governance. The study concludes that improving the administrative and legal mechanisms of the Educational Security Service is a necessary condition for building a sustainable system for protecting participants in the educational process and enhancing the effectiveness of state policy in the field of public safety. The Service is proposed to be viewed as a key institutional component of the modernized model of public administration in Ukraine.
administrative and legal mechanisms, institutional development of the Educational Security Service, public administration in the field of education, National Police of Ukraine, legal regulation of educational security, state policy on child protection, interagency cooperation of public authorities, preventive law enforcement activity, safe educational environment, administrative law regulation of policing
Regulatory and organizational framework for the functioning of the administrative system for responding to domestic violence in Ukraine
The issue of domestic violence in Ukraine has gained particular significance in the context of public administration reform, decentralization, and the implementation of European human rights standards. It extends beyond the private sphere and becomes an object of complex administrative and legal regulation aimed at ensuring personal security, dignity, and integrity. Within this framework, the response system to domestic violence is shaped as a specialized segment of public safety that integrates legal, organizational, and social instruments of state intervention. The regulatory framework for preventing and combating domestic violence is based on the combination of national legislation and Ukraine’s international human rights obligations. This combination leads to a shift from fragmented responses to a comprehensive model in which the state acts not only as an authority of control and coercion but also as a guarantor of protection and an active provider of social support. Administrative law plays a key role in this system by enabling rapid intervention, coordinating institutional actions, and implementing special protective measures. The organizational structure of the response system relies on inter-institutional cooperation among the police, social services, local authorities, healthcare and legal institutions, as well as specialized support centers. This integrated model allows the immediate cessation of violence to be combined with long-term social and psychological rehabilitation programs. As a result, a continuous chain of assistance is formed in which the affected person is not left without support after the initial intervention. Administrative response mechanisms have a preventive and protective orientation and include risk assessment tools, temporary restrictions on offenders, access to legal and social assistance, and the involvement of rehabilitation services. Together, these elements form a dynamic system capable of adapting to different forms and levels of danger within family and intimate relationships. This approach makes it possible to view the prevention of domestic violence as an integral part of a modern public safety model focused on protecting the individual rather than merely reacting to offenses.
domestic violence, administrative response, public safety, protection of victims, inter-institutional cooperation, social support, legal mechanisms, public policy
Information and communication technologies as a means of committing domestic violence
Rapid digitalization has significantly transformed interpersonal communication and reshaped the ways in which domestic violence manifests in contemporary society. The widespread use of information and communication technologies has created new mechanisms of control, coercion, and influence within private relationships, requiring comprehensive theoretical reflection on their role in the structure of abusive behavior. The research focuses on examining ICT as a technologically determined method of committing psychological, economic, and sexual violence within domestic settings. It is substantiated that the use of electronic communications, social networks, messengers, digital platforms, and online resources does not constitute an independent form of violence but rather modifies traditional forms by expanding their instrumental capacity. Psychological abuse may be carried out through cyberstalking, digital surveillance, online humiliation, or threats; economic abuse may involve restricting access to online banking or electronic financial resources; sexual abuse may include coercion into producing intimate content or the non-consensual dissemination of private materials. Regardless of the technological medium employed, the substantive and legal nature of such acts remains unchanged. The study argues against recognizing cyber violence as a separate ontological category, emphasizing that it does not introduce a fundamentally new qualitative characteristic of abuse but reflects the technological transformation of established forms. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of improving legislative regulation by clarifying existing definitions of domestic violence and explicitly acknowledging the possibility of committing such acts through electronic communication tools. This approach ensures doctrinal consistency, aligns legal regulation with the realities of the digital age, and strengthens protective mechanisms for victims.
information and communication technologies, domestic violence, cyber violence, psychological abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, digital control, electronic communications, legal regulation, digital environment.
Theoretical and methodological foundations for improving interpersonal and public communication in the professional training of future officers of the National Police of Ukraine
This scientific study provides a comprehensive theoretical and methodological analysis of improving interpersonal and public communication in the system of professional training of future officers of the National Police of Ukraine in the context of social transformation and increasing public expectations regarding the quality of police services. It is substantiated that communicative competence has become a fundamental professional resource for modern police officers, directly influencing the effectiveness of law enforcement activities, the protection of human rights and freedoms, the legitimacy of police actions, and the level of public trust in law enforcement institutions. The paper examines interpersonal and public communication as interrelated components of police professional activity operating within a complex legal, social, and psychological environment. It is demonstrated that interpersonal communication plays a crucial role in operational interaction, conflict situations, victim support, and decision-making processes, while public communication shapes the social image of the police, ensures transparency, and promotes constructive interaction with communities, media, and civil society organizations. Particular attention is paid to methodological approaches to developing communicative competencies in police education, including the competence-based, activity-oriented, axiological, and integrative approaches. It is argued that the combination of theoretical knowledge with practice-oriented learning methods such as role-playing, situational simulations, case analysis, and communication training creates a sustainable foundation for the development of professionally significant communicative skills. Public communication is also analyzed as a strategic tool for building partnership-based relationships between the police and the community, which corresponds to contemporary democratic policing models. The study concludes that the purposeful development of interpersonal and public communication skills among future police officers is a necessary condition for enhancing the quality of policing, strengthening public trust, and promoting the rule of law in Ukraine.
interpersonal communication, public communication in policing, professional training of National Police officers of Ukraine, police communicative competence, public trust in law enforcement, police–community interaction, socio-psychological aspects of policing, democratic policing models, professional identity of police officers, ethics and communication in law enforcement