Principles and methods of conducting firearms training for police officers serving in the de-occupied territories
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The article examines the specific challenges faced by police officers in the de-occupied territories, including the remnants of ammunition, the activities of sabotage and reconnaissance groups, and illegal arms trafficking. The focus is on how to improve the effectiveness of police firearms training in a high-risk environment. The importance of adapting training programmes to real threats and specific combat conditions in the de-occupied territories is emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the need to integrate tactical elements that simulate combat situations, including building clearance and patrolling, as well as the work of police units in urban environments. The article analyses the importance of psychological resilience of law enforcement officers, which is necessary for actions in stressful and dangerous situations. The author discusses techniques of stress management and emotional regulation, which are key to effective work in extreme conditions. Approaches to coordination between different security forces operating in the de-occupied territories are proposed, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and coherence in the performance of tasks. Particular attention is paid to security issues during exercises conducted in high-risk areas due to the presence of explosive devices. It is determined that law enforcement training should be as close as possible to the real conditions that police officers may encounter during their service. This means that training cannot be limited to standard shooting exercises at training ranges. It is necessary to simulate various scenarios that are likely to occur in the de-occupied territories. The article emphasizes that improving firearms training methods is a prerequisite for increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement officers in performing their duties in the liberated territories and offers recommendations for integrating modern technologies and continuously monitoring the effectiveness of training programmes. The conclusions state that to improve the principles and methods of conducting firearms training for police officers serving in the de-occupied territories, several important aspects should be taken into account. They are aimed at increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement training and adapting the curriculum to the specific conditions of post-war territories.
Authors: E. Zelenskyi, T. D. Glyan
Institution: Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404506923