ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL LIABILITY OF POLICE OFFICERS FOR VIOLATION OF THE ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE FOR PROMPT RESPONSE TO OFFENSES AND EVENTS: LEGAL ASPECTS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

The article deals with the issue of legal liability of police officers in the context of their official activities and compliance with the law. The authors analyze various aspects of legal liability of police officers, including criminal, administrative and disciplinary liability. In particular, they examine the specifics of the application of these forms of liability, their impact on law enforcement and public safety. Particular attention is paid to the problem of determining the time limits for police officers to provide explanations within the framework of internal investigations. The author proposes to establish a mandatory deadline for providing explanations within seven days in order to improve the process of investigations and ensure the rights of police officers. The analysis leads to the conclusion that legal liability in police activities is important and that it requires legislative regulation of issues related to its application. The study presented in this article aims to analyze the effectiveness of legal liability mechanisms in the field of law enforcement. In particular, various aspects of criminal, administrative and disciplinary liability of police officers, as well as their interrelationships and impact on the process of ensuring law and order in society are studied. The conclusions drawn from the analysis demonstrate the importance of legal regulation of law enforcement agencies’ management and enhancement of their accountability to society. The proposed recommendations for improving the procedures for providing explanations to police officers during internal investigations are aimed at increasing the transparency and effectiveness of human rights mechanisms in law enforcement. In general, the article reveals important aspects of the system of legal liability of police officers that are important for ensuring legal protection of citizens and maintaining law and order in society.