SOME ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION OF THE NATIONAL POLICE WITH THE MEDIA IN THE INFORMATION SPACE

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of communication between the bodies and units of the National Police with the mass media regarding informing the public about law enforcement activities. Recommendations formulated internationally for the police on interaction with mass media are analyzed. New opportunities and risks associated with observing professional standards of behaviour under conditions of the development of the information society and martial law, in the context of current national legislation and departmental regulatory regulation, are defined. The organizational structure and legal support of the activities of the units of the National Police regarding relations with the public and mass media are characterized by the historical aspect and informatization of law enforcement bodies and transparency of state authorities. The purpose of the activities of these units is to ensure the fulfilment of the tasks of the National Police, defined by the laws of Ukraine "On the National Police" and "On the Media" concerning interaction with mass media, the population, civil society institutions, crime prevention, informing the public about police measures to strengthen law and order and forming positive image of the police. The content of interaction between the bodies of the National Police of Ukraine and the public is an unmistakable and characteristic set of legal, statutory and other legal relations. Implementing the content of links with mass media in the activities of the National Police requires appropriate means, methods and forms of manifestation. Based on international experience and best practices of the countries of the European Union, communication options are proposed: institutional use of social networks, press releases, interviews, etc.