ACTIVITIES OF PERSONAL SECURITY UNITS IN ENSURING THE RULE OF LAW IN THE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COOPERATION STRUCTURES OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS BODIES: EXPERIENCE OF THE USA AND ISRAEL

This article focuses on the role of personal security units (internal affairs divisions) in ensuring the rule of law within the interdepartmental cooperation structures of internal affairs bodies and includes an analysis based on the experiences of the USA and Israel. The article examines the organizational and legal foundations of these divisions, mechanisms of interdepartmental cooperation, and their impact on the rule of law. In the USA, the Internal Affairs Division operates within the department, while in Israel, Machash reports to the Ministry of Justice and specializes in conducting independent investigations. Drawing on scientific analyses by foreign scholars and practical examples, the differences and similarities between the two countries' systems are comparatively studied. The research findings will contribute to developing practical recommendations for improving the activities of personal security units in Uzbekistan's internal affairs bodies. The article is intended for specialists interested in the rule of law, accountability in the police system, and the development of interdepartmental cooperation.