FORENSIC REFLECTION: CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS AND PRACTICAL SIGNIFICANCE

reflection: conceptual analysis and practical significanceThe article examines the phenomenon of forensic reflection as a theoreticalmethodological tool of modern forensic science, for understanding forensic knowledge and its application in the practical activity of investigating crimes.The concept, structure and mechanisms of forensic reflection, its place and role in solving tasks in the practical activity of crime investigation are considered.The importance of reflection for the improvement of methods of forensic activity and the formation of new approaches to the collection, analysis and evaluation of evidence is determined.Special attention is paid to the role of forensic reflection in the improvement of investigative activity and the formation of professional competence.A comparative analysis of forensic reflection and related concepts such as: legal reflection; critical thinking; analytical thinking.The relationship between the concepts of "forensic reflection" and "reflexive thinking" is analyzed. comparative analysis of forensic reflection and related concepts such as: legal reflection; critical thinking; analytical thinking.The relationship between forensic reflection and logical, heuristic and special methods of forensics is studied.The effectiveness of the reflection method at all stages of the investigation is substantiated.The practical significance of the study lies in revealing the mechanisms of applying reflexive analysis during the investigation of crimes, evaluating evidentiary information and predicting the criminal's behavior.