The Use of the Media for the Implementation of Operational-Search Activities of the Internal Affairs Bodies
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The purpose of the article is to show the positive possibilities of using the media for operational investigative activities. For this purpose, the tasks related to the reflection of modern experience in the activities of Russian internal affairs bodies were solved, promising areas of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and representatives of the media were identified, including the role of the media in initiating the discussion of legal issues related to operational-search activities. The main research method for this article was the content analysis of materials related to the activities of the internal affairs bodies, published, located, reviewed in the print media, television and radio broadcasts, as well as the Internet. Conclusions of the study. The results of the study show that in recent years, the coverage of the activities of the internal affairs bodies has to some extent improved in the Russian Federation. However, there are still reserves, which are discussed in this publication. The scientific significance of the article lies in the fact that it makes a certain contribution to the theory and practice of interaction between subdivisions of internal affairs bodies that carry out operational investigative activities with the media. The practical significance of the article. The material contained in the article can be used for interaction between the media and the police departments, carrying out operational-search activities.

Borovikov V.B., Borovikova V.V., (2021), THE USE OF THE MEDIA FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OPERATIONAL-SEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS BODIES. Gaps in Russian Legislation, 6 => 271-275.

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mass media, operational-search activity, interaction, criminal law.