МІСЦЕ І РОЛЬ ПІДРОЗДІЛІВ ПРЕВЕНТИВНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В СИСТЕМІ ОРГАНІВ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ПОЛІЦІЇ

The article examines the place and role of preventive activity units in the system of the National Police of Ukraine in ensuring public security and law and order, in particular in the context of modern challenges, including armed aggression on the territory of Ukraine. The author analyzes the regulatory framework that regulates the activities of preventive activity units, and also explores the key areas of their work, including prevention of offenses (preventive activity), prevention of crimes and administrative offenses, as well as conducting information and educational work among the population. It is noted that preventive activity units are aimed at timely detection and neutralization of security threats, prevention of offenses through interaction with local communities, as well as active use of criminogenic situation analysis to direct resources to the most problematic areas. Special attention is paid to the interaction of preventive units with the public, other law enforcement and state bodies, local authorities to ensure public order and security, as well as civil society organizations. Such cooperation contributes to the formation of a positive image of the police, strengthening trust from the population and allows for a more effective response to social problems that may cause offenses. Thanks to close cooperation with the public, preventive activity units carry out not only the prevention of criminal and administrative offenses, but also comprehensive work on the prevention of violence, bullying, drug addiction, and also carry out measures aimed at increasing the legal awareness of the population. Aspects of the activities of prevention units in martial law are separately considered, w hen the need for mobility and adaptation to new threats, such as terrorist acts, sabotage, as well as maintaining law and order in combat zones, increases. The article emphasizes the importance of the flexibility of the National Police for effective work in such difficult conditions, in particular during the operation of special legal regimes, and shows how the introduction of innovative work methods can help in adapting to the new security realities in Ukraine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]