Peculiarities of operational units’ tactics in counteracting criminal offenses committed by youth under martial law

The article explores the peculiarities of operational units’ tactics in counteracting criminal offenses committed by youth under martial law. It highlights the specifics of operational-search measures aimed at preventing, detecting, and suppressing unlawful activities among young individuals during a special legal regime. The relevance of the topic is emphasized, particularly regarding the tactical techniques used by operational units to reduce the activity of criminally inclined youth during military actions. Special attention is given to the rise in cases of state treason, collaborationist activities, looting, and other criminal offenses during wartime. The article outlines the system of operational-search measures, their tactical techniques, and implementation forms, taking into account the peculiarities of the military situation. The importance of preventive measures aimed at minimizing criminogenic factors that contribute to youth involvement in unlawful activities during war is underscored. The peculiarities of covert investigative (search) actions and operational-search tactics in planning and implementing strategies to counteract crime under martial law are examined. Additionally, the specificity of criminal manifestations among youth during wartime and their determinants are analyzed and the need to carry out a consistent operational and sound tactics, which is related to the state of the crime situation in the territory of a particular operational unit. The paper identifies ways to improve the effectiveness of cooperation between law enforcement agencies to reduce the level of youth crime under martial law. We agree on the need to adapt the tactics of operational-reconnaissance activities before the outbreak of war and strengthen the coordination of the efforts of operational units in the fight against criminal offenses that are starting young people. Based on the analysis carried out the authors propose a definition of operational units’ tactics in counteracting criminal offenses committed by youth under martial law.