The debate on the interaction of authorized units in the investigation of transnational crimes: a critical review

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the essence of interaction between authorized entities in the investigation of criminal offenses committed by transnational organized criminal groups. The authors focus on the fact that this type of cooperation has always caused scientific discussions and practical differences. The methodological basis for the research is a set of general and specific methods and techniques of scientific knowledge: dialectical, monographic, logical and semantic, structural and functional, grouping, formal and legal documentary analysis, system and structural, modelling. It is stated that all scholars defined interaction in view of the existing system of law enforcement agencies and their inherent functions. At the same time, the subject of interaction is always specific, and full interaction occurs when the subject with managerial authority treats the hierarchically subordinate entity as a complete entity without ignoring its subjective features in the process of their common activity. The importance of cooperation between international law enforcement and police organizations, for coordinating efforts to combat crimes of a transnational nature was highlighted. The authors’ concept of law enforcement cooperation during the investigation of crimes committed by transnational organized criminal groups is presented.