FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: THE SEARCH FOR RELATIONSHIPS IN THE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The theoretical basis for the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of law enforcement is the justification of its place in the context of the implementation of the function of the state and ensuring the appropriate level of security. The functions of the state are the category that determines the directions of its development and transformation in general and individual components in particular. "The question of the functions of the state remains one of the most important issues in the theory and practice of state formation. They play an important role in the implementation of public policy, because without influencing certain social relations, the state is not able to solve the problems facing it and achieve its goals. A special place is occupied by the political function - fundamental for the implementation of other functions of the modern state "[8, p. 23] The functions of the state are always aimed at ensuring the appropriate level of its security in general and individual elements in particular. Accordingly, law enforcement activity determines both the actual law enforcement function of the state and ensuring the implementation of others related to the implementation of public administration decisions in various spheres of public life. "The study of the functions of a democratic, social, legal state provides an opportunity to reveal its democratic potential and contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanism of state interaction with other structures of society in solving the most important political, economic, social, cultural, ideological and environmental problems. The solution of these problems largely depends on the effectiveness of the internal functions of the Ukrainian state, their financial, organizational and legal support, deepening political and legal reform, the introduction of European-style democracy "[11, p. 222]. Keywords: state policy, law enforcement activity, functions of the state, public administration.