Щодо важливості формування практичних навичок майбутніх правоохоронців під час вивчення дисциплін кримінологічного циклу

In the contemporary context, the Ukrainian legal education system is undergoing significant transformation, increasingly focusing on the development of professional competencies aimed at enabling future lawyers to apply their acquired theoretical knowledge in practical settings, including in the sphere of criminal-procedural relations. Among the legal sciences, criminology as a discipline occupies a particularly important position, as it combines theoretical knowledge with a direct practical component. Criminology education, when effectively integrating foundational theoretical knowledge with practical skills, equips law enforcement professionals to act competently and efficiently in specific criminogenic situations. The Ukrainian legal education system is undergoing significant transformation, increasingly emphasizing the development of professional competencies that enable future lawyers and law enforcement officers to effectively apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, including in the sphere of criminal-procedural relations. Among legal disciplines, criminology holds a special position due to its integration of theoretical foundations with direct practical application. By effectively combining fundamental theoretical knowledge with hands-on skills, criminology education equips law enforcement professionals to operate competently in specific criminogenic situations. Research indicates that criminology education in Ukraine is evolving and possesses substantial potential for integrating international best practices in combining theory and practice into the domestic educational framework. This integration supports the development of professional competencies in future law enforcement personnel. A strong criminological culture, grounded in both theory and practice, is essential for enabling professionals to respond effectively to criminogenic challenges. The article emphasizes the importance of establishing criminology laboratories and dedicated criminology offices within higher education institutions, implementing dual programs that combine practical experience with academic study, fostering close collaboration between universities and law enforcement agencies, and supporting student academic mobility. Such initiatives facilitate the cultivation of analytical and critical thinking, professional responsibility, and effectiveness in crime prevention and law enforcement activities.