European experience of legal regulation of the organization and activity of police bodies: problems of application to the legislation of Ukraine

The article examines the problems of applying the European experience of legal regulation of the organization and activities of police bodies to the legislation of Ukraine in the context of European integration processes. The author analyzes the current state of the reform of the National Police of Ukraine, identifies the main problems and challenges in the way of implementing European standards in the activities of law enforcement agencies. Key aspects of the adaptation of national legislation to the norms of the European Union are considered, in particular in the field of human rights protection and public safety. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the Law of Ukraine «On the National Police» for compliance with international standards of police accountability and mechanisms of public control. The author highlights the main problems that prevent the effective implementation of European experience in the activities of the Ukrainian police. Among them: insufficient regulation of public control mechanisms, lack of ratification of important international documents, the need to improve information and analytical support, as well as to overcome the «force» model of work in favor of the «service» one. The article emphasizes the need to transform not only the legislative framework, but also the mentality of police officers and society as a whole. Issues of introduction of new forms of police activity, such as patrol police and dialogue police, as well as the application of modern technologies and methods of analytical work, are considered. Special attention is paid to the problems of combating corruption in the law enforcement system and ensuring adequate resources for police activities, especially in the conditions of martial law. The author emphasizes the importance of further improvement of the legal framework to ensure effective protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens, increase the transparency of the police and strengthen its interaction with the public. The conclusions emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to reforming the law enforcement system of Ukraine, taking into account European experience, but with mandatory consideration of national characteristics and current challenges facing the country.