Police… The very name of this law enforcement agency often evokes a storm of negative emotions in people. But the police profession was once considered very prestigious, and it was understood that citizens would respect both the entire police structure and its individual representatives. What does the Russian police look like from the inside? What should be the main tasks of the police? What should characterize the ideal policeman and why the desired image often does not coincide with the real one? You can find answers to all these questions in this article.
What is the police?
The police is one of the internal affairs bodies, which is part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. The police, depending on the direction of activity, can be divided into criminal, public security police, as well as territorial and transport. The police apparatus is headed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, as well as the heads of the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the heads of departments. Protecting the he alth, life, rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as protecting the interests of the state from criminal attacks are the most important tasks of the police. The modern police structure includes more than two dozendepartments, including: the main department of criminal investigation, the department for the organization of inquest, OMON, the National Central Bureau of Interpol, etc.
Which is correct: police or police? Reform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
In 2011, the reform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was carried out, which changed the name and powers of law enforcement officers in order to eliminate corruption in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. From 2011, all police officers had to undergo compulsory re-certification in order to obtain the status of a police officer. Subsequently, more than 10 generals of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were fired, and the police began to use innovative technologies in the service. For the first time, more than 5 million citizens took part in the discussion of such a large bill.
Police History
The police in Russia is not at all a new authority, as it appeared already in the 18th century, when Peter I approved the new position of police chief general to maintain public order in St. Petersburg. Over time, police offices appeared in most Russian cities. In 1775 a rural police force was created. Then the task of the police was not only to solve crimes, but also to conduct judicial investigations.
In 1866, for the first time in the Russian Empire, a special subsection was established that de alt with the disclosure of serious crimes and conducting inquiries - the detective police. From this subsection, the Criminal Investigation Service has grown. In the twentieth century, in addition to the initial disagreement of the Bolsheviks (their utopian idea was to create a police force and an army from the common people,which was supposed to organize itself into well-coordinated, armed groups), the police still remained, albeit in a reformed form.
Police competencies and principles
The tasks of the police (according to the Federal Law "On Police") are: ensuring the security of the individual, protecting various forms of property, detecting and solving crimes, protecting public order and security, preventing administrative and criminal violations, providing assistance to legal entities and individuals with a clear violation of their rights. The police must act within the framework of the law, in accordance with ethical standards, respecting the rights and freedoms of a person, regardless of his nationality, religious and political views. Police officers cannot solve their tasks with the help of torture, physical or psychological violence. In addition, the police may not use or distribute personal information about a person without their consent (exceptions are cases described in federal law).
Features of the military police
Before the October Revolution, the role of the military police was performed by the so-called gendarmerie. The idea of organizing a military police has been coming back for the last decade, reform attempts were made in 2010-2012, but only in 2015 did Vladimir Putin approve the charter of the military police of the armed forces of the Russian Federation. Now the paramilitary police, performing the functions of protecting the he alth, life and freedoms of military personnel, is part of the structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In addition, militarythe police monitor crime and discipline in military garrisons and have the right to check the physical fitness of soldiers. The head of the military police is the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
What should a police officer be like?
Like every official, a policeman must follow the professional code and inspire the respect and trust of citizens with his appearance and behavior. Unfortunately, not many representatives of such an important profession for the country and public order comply with all norms of behavior. Most often, officials forget that the tasks of police officers cannot always be solved with the help of uniforms, courage or good physical fitness.
So, besides the above, what other qualities should a good policeman have? First of all - responsiveness and politeness, because the profession of a policeman is, first of all, work with people. I want to turn to a sociable, neat, conscientious person for help. In this situation, patience and composure play an important role. The police station is not a place for emotions and impulsive behavior. In addition, a police officer must be 100% tolerant towards people of other nationalities or religions. Secondly, the policeman is obliged to follow the law and not exceed his powers. But in controversial situations, a police officer can be guided by his moral principles, and not just by the soulless pages of codes, provided that he is ready to take moral responsibility forhappening. And another important element of the professional code of a police officer is patriotism. After all, all the tasks of the Russian police are somehow connected with the good of Russian society.
Fun facts:
- Environmental police operate in Kazan and Moscow.
- The salary of a policeman (ordinary police officer) in the Russian Empire is 20.70 rubles or 26,287 rubles in modern money.
- In Finland, about 90% of the population trusts law enforcement officers.
- 30% of the South African police are women.
- The insulting nickname "garbage" appeared even before the revolution and comes from the abbreviation MCC - Moscow Criminal Investigation.
The police is one of the law enforcement agencies without which the country could not function normally. Despite the constant criticism of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is worth remembering that in addition to not always honest generals or colonels, ordinary people work in its structures who will come to the rescue if someone is beaten on the street, robbed, threatened, etc. The police are our guarantee of peace and stability in the country.
