RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND PRACTICE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The article is devoted to a relevant topic – the relationship between science and practice in investigative activities. It is noted that in modern conditions, the effectiveness of government agencies in combating crime largely depends on the use of scientific achievements that take into account accumulated experience and the real situation. Specific examples show that the relationship between science and practice can be traced in all areas of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation. The changing nature of crimes and the methods of their commission necessitate the development of new scientifically based methods and technologies for collecting, verifying, evaluating and examining evidence, on the basis of which the circumstances of criminal acts are established. The author focuses on fundamental scientific research conducted with the participation of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the experience of cooperation with its scientific institutes. The article is based on the materials of the report that the author presented at a meeting of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences on March 18, 2025.