The content of the category "law enforcement agency" in terms of reforming the domestic system

Abstract

Building a reliable and effective law enforcement system is one of the main tasks of every state. With each new reform, Ukraine's law enforcement system is moving away from the Soviet model and closer to the European one. The threat to national security, the constant misunderstandings of the civilian population and law enforcement agencies, the shortcomings of the category encourage scientists to engage in research on reforming the system in the field of national legislation.
 However, it is necessary to start reforming such a large-scale industry by defining this category. Many effective modernization measures have been successful due to foreign experience. It is in the definition of this category that the main mission and tasks of the functioning of bodies are covered. Some countries emphasize that law enforcement agencies protect the interests of the state first and then the citizens, while others emphasize that the mission of this system is to protect citizens, peace and security, and to respect all rights and freedoms in the performance of their duties. The article also focuses on the territorial organization of the system in foreign countries, because the better the territory is controlled, the safer the lives of citizens. Necessary for a general understanding of the category is the experience of scientists in the past years, so the article highlights the quotes of scientists on this issue. It has been noted that many authors question whether the judiciary belongs to law enforcement agencies.
 We emphasize that the processes of European integration require the state-building structure to reform and modernize in the direction of more efficient and humane functioning of law enforcement agencies. Therefore, large-scale reform of this system in Ukraine is inevitable, because of this definition, which would reflect the main mission and objectives of the operation is necessary.