PROBLEMS OF USE OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MEANS AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF PRE-JUDICIAL INVESTIGATION BODIES

Abstract

The general innovative development of Ukraine is associated with the active introduction of information technology, necessitates the use of the latest scientific and technical means and innovative products in the work of enforcement agencies. The essence and significance of scientific and technical means and innovative products in the activities of law enforcement agencies are identified, the problems of developing innovations and their use are highlighted, ways to overcome the obstacles of innovative activities in the fight against crime are proposed. The essence and significance of scientific and technical means, innovation and innovative products in the activities of enforcement agencies are examined, definitions of these terms are given. Based on the results of questionnaires from investigators and generalization of criminal cases, a low level of provision of pre-trial investigation bodies with modern scientific and technical means and innovative products is established, the reasons for these phenomena are determined. A review and analysis of modern innovative products that are used in law enforcement is done. An algorithm for developing innovations for the needs of enforcement agencies is proposed. The problems that arise at certain stages of the innovation development process are highlighted and ways to overcome them are proposed. The causes of obstacles in the practice introduction of innovation to the combating crime are highlighted. The role of objective and subjective factors that impede innovation activity for criminalistic purposes is determined. An analysis of the trends in the development of innovative potential in criminalistics is made. The necessity of state support of innovation activity in pre-trial investigation bodies and the introduction of innovations in the educational processes at different levels of education in Ukraine is substantiated.

Keywords

• scientific and technical means, innovations, innovative products, innovative activities, enforcement agencies, information technology, crimes investigation.