The main tasks of the Russian police: description, requirements and principles

Police ... One name of this law enforcement agency often causes people to have a storm of negative emotions. But the profession of a policeman was once considered very prestigious, and it was implied that citizens would be respectful of both the whole police structure and its solitary representatives. What does the Russian police look like from the inside? What should be the main tasks of the police? What should an ideal policeman characterize and why does the desired image often not coincide with the real one? For all these questions, you can find answers 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. Police, depending on the direction of activity, can be divided into criminal, public security police, as well as territorial and transport. The Minister of the Interior, as well as the heads of the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the heads of subdivisions direct the police apparatus. Protecting the health, life, rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as protecting the state's interests from criminal encroachments, are the most important tasks of the police. The modern structure of the police includes more than two dozen units, including: the main criminal investigation department, the management of the organization of the inquiry, the OMON, the national central bureau of Interpol, and so on.

How it is correct: the police or the police? Reform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

In 2011, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reform was carried out, which changed the name and powers of the guards of order with a view to eliminating 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 policeman. Subsequently, more than 10 MVD generals were dismissed, and the police began using innovative technologies in the service. The first time in the discussion of such a large bill involved more than 5 million citizens.

Police history

The police in Russia are not at all a new authority, since it already appeared in the eighteenth century, when Peter I, to support public order in St. Petersburg, approved the new post of police general. Over time, police offices appeared in most Russian cities. In 1775 the village police were established. Then the task of the police was not only the disclosure of crimes, but also the conduct of judicial consequences.

In 1866, for the first time in the Russian Empire was established a special section that dealt with the disclosure of serious crimes and the conduct of inquiries - detective police. From this subsection the criminal investigation service has grown. In the twentieth century, in addition to the original disagreement of the Bolsheviks (their utopian idea was the creation of a police and an army from the common people, which was to organize itself into cohesive, armed groups), the police still remained, albeit in a reformed form.

Competences and principles of police

The tasks of the police (according to the Federal Law "On Police") are: ensuring the security of the individual, protecting various forms of property, identifying and uncovering crimes, protecting public order and security, preventing administrative and criminal violations, assisting legal and natural persons with a clear violation of their rights . The police must act within the law, in accordance with ethical standards, respecting human rights and freedoms, regardless of nationality, religious or political views. Their tasks policemen can not solve by means of tortures, physical or psychological violence. In addition, the police have no right to use or disseminate personal information about a person without his consent (exceptions are cases described in the federal law).

Features of military police

Before the October Revolution, the role of military police was performed by the so-called gendarmerie. The idea of organizing military police was returned during the last decade, the attempts of reforms were made in 2010-2012, but only in 2015, Vladimir Putin approved the charter of the military police of the Russian armed forces. Now the paramilitary police, performing the functions of protecting the health, life and freedom of servicemen is part of the structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In addition, the military police monitors crime and discipline in military garrisons and has the right to check the physical training of soldiers. The head of the military police is the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

What should be a police officer?

Like every official, a policeman must follow the professional code and with his appearance and behavior cause respect and confidence of citizens. Unfortunately, not many representatives of the profession, so important for the country and the public order, observe all norms of behavior. Most often, officials forget that the tasks of police officers can not always be solved with the help of uniforms, courage or good physical preparation.

So, what other qualities, besides the above, should a good policeman have? Firstly - responsiveness and courtesy, because the profession of a policeman is, first of all, working with people. A sociable, accurate, conscientious person wants to ask for help. In the same situation, patience and composure play an important role. A police station is not a place for emotions and impulsive behavior. In addition, the policeman must be 100% tolerant to people of other nationalities or religions. Secondly, the policeman is obliged to follow the law and not exceed his authority. But in controversial situations, a police officer can be guided by his moral principles, and not only soulless pages of codes, provided that he is ready to take on moral responsibility for what is happening. And another important element of the professional police code is patriotism. After all, all the tasks of the Russian police are somehow connected with the good of Russian society.

Interesting Facts:

• In Kazan and Moscow, there is an environmental police.
• The salary of a policeman (ordinary police officer) in the Russian Empire is 20.70 rubles or 26 287 rubles for modern money.
• In Finland, about 90% of the population trusts guardians of order.
• 30% of the composition of the police in South Africa - women.
• An offensive nickname of "garbage" appeared before the revolution and comes from the abbreviation ICC - Moscow Criminal Investigation.

The police are one of the law enforcement agencies, without which the country could not function properly. Despite the constant criticism of the Interior Ministry, it is worth remembering that in its structures, except for not always honest generals or colonels, ordinary people are working, who will come to the rescue if someone is beaten on the street, robbed, threatened, etc. The police is our guarantee of peace and stability in the country.