The theoretical aspect of accessibility in the activities of the National Police of Ukraine during communication with persons with mental disorders: analysis of foreign experience

The urgency of researching this topic is one of the most urgent for Ukrainian society and law enforcement agencies. At this stage, Ukraine is not only about the struggle for independence, for values, Ukraine is primarily about development and innovation. A fairly basic and fundamental vector or direction of the country for guaranteeing human and citizen rights, as well as ensuring a safe environment, has been established. Ratification and adoption of international acts in the field of human rights and freedoms is a step towards increasing the level of protection of citizens’ rights, first of all it shows the country’s responsibility and obligation to meet international standards. Quite often, during the performance of tasks of maintaining public order and fighting crime, police officers, in addition to establishing the facts of crimes, must carry out proper communication, especially with persons who have mental disorders, such as autism (ASD). It is quite interesting that the issue of autism in Ukraine is not new, but it is not sufficiently researched. Especially in the law enforcement system. This article is aimed at theoretical research and coverage of the problem of barrier-freeness in the activities of the National Police of Ukraine during communication with persons who have mental disorders. The work analyzes the foreign experience of the concept of autism in the context of police work and the peculiarities of interaction with persons with various mental disorders. The principles and methods of ensuring unimpeded access to police services and measures aimed at improving the effectiveness of communication with this category of persons are considered. This study aims to determine the optimal strategies of police interaction with persons with mental disorders in order to ensure safety and protect their rights. On the basis of theoretical research, practical recommendations will be offered regarding the training of police officers in the skills of communication and interaction with this audience in order to improve the quality of service to persons with mental disorders in the activities of the National Police of Ukraine.