The topic of the webinar was the use of social networks in the investigation of such crimes.

The webinar was held on the LEEd CEPOL educational platform. It was mastered by more than half a hundred cadets, as well as research and teaching staff of the university.

Participants learned about the European experience of combating "modern slavery" and the use of OSINT methods to detect and investigate sexual exploitation. In addition, examples of potential victims' identification and the suspected of child trafficking on the Internet and social networks were considered. 

A practical training for the cadets was conducted by Vasyl Matviy and Yevhen Teliuk, employees of the Department of Explosives Service of the Police in Lviv region.

They told about forensic explosives and its main tasks. In addition, they focused on security measures in case of detection of explosive devices or other suspicious findings.

"As police officers, you will often come across unknown objects, so you have to act very carefully. It is important to keep a safe distance and know how to prevent threats," Deputy Head of the Explosive Service Department Vasyl Matviy said.

He also noted which explosive devices and ammunition are most often used by the enemy and what is the principle of their action.

In the second part of the meeting, Senior Inspector Yevhen Teliuk acquainted the attendees with the work of the Cynological Department and explained how service dogs are trained.

It should be noted that Lviv explosives unit specialists recently returned from the de-occupied territories, where they were engaged in mine clearance. 

Cadets of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs communicated with practioners. Valeriya Ivkova, Senior Inspector of the 1st sector of the Cyber polive Department in Lviv region, and Serhiy Domchak, Senior Inspector of the 1st Unit of the Department, visited the university.

The police officers told the audience about the main activities of the Cyber police of Ukraine.

"One of our tasks is to combat crimes in the field of intellectual property," Valeriya Ivkova noted.

She explained to the cadets what the terms "virtual piracy" and "cardsharing" mean. In particular, she advised young men and women to be careful not to become victims of Internet fraud.

Valeriya Ivkova added that you can get up-to-date information on cyber security in the Telegram channel "StopRussiaChannel | MRIYA" at the link:

https://t.me/+wXRpHruz8do1MThi

The cadets also learned about OSINT, the technology of search, accumulation and data analysis.

"Due to this technology, it is possible to collect a maximum of information from open sources for a full-fledged professional analysis. At the same time, the data can be placed in various forms: articles, publications, discussions on forums, video and audio files, documents, pictures, animations, etc.," Serhiy Domchak said.

LvSUIA cadets also learned about types and sources of OSINT.

The event was held on the initiative of the Department of Actualization of Learning and Practical Training of the university. 

Representatives of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs as part of the Ukrainian delegation have gone on a business trip to Poland.

The University is represented by First Vice-Rector Taras Sozanskyi, Deputy Dean of Faculty No. 1 Oleksiy Pasieka, Head of the Department of International Education Vasyl Franchuk, and Garage Manager Yosyp Teschyshyn.

Within a few days, employees of LvSUIA will been learning the experience of teaching the criminal analysis disciplines at the Police Academy in Shchytno. They are going to discuss directions of further cooperation and peculiarities of educational process implementation with the management of the partner education institution.

Today, the third stage of the "Security Specialist in the Educational Environment" project has been launched at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. It provides the training of 25 specialists. This time, participants from 15 regions of Ukraine will take part in the training. These are representatives of territorial communities from Chernihiv, Odesa, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Rivne, Ternopil, Transcarpathia, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kharkiv, Sumy, Zhytomyr and Kyiv region.

At the beginning of the event, Roman Blahuta, the university's Rector, addressed the audience with a welcome speech.

"Educator on safety in the educational environment" is an interesting and promising project of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Its purpose is to train specialists who will guarantee a safe educational environment in educational institutions. These days we are conducting the training. And every time we analyze the information from your predecessors who have already undergone advanced training. During this intensive course, you will also be able to gain new knowledge and skills and implement them in your communities," Roman Blahuta said.

Vasyl Bohdan, Head of the Juvenile Prevention Department of the National Police of Ukraine, also addressed the project participants.

"Creating a safe educational environment is a complex process that we must support at a professional level. Your colleagues, who were trained at the previous stages, are now successfully performing their functional duties in various regions of Ukraine. They form an educational environment for more than a hundred educational institutions. With the assistance of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, we will continue to build such a safe and high-quality environment for children," Vasyl Bohdan said.

Yuriy Kitsul, Head of the Department for the Protection of Children's Rights of the Human Rights Monitoring Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, was the next speaker. He noted that due to the full-scale invasion, educational institutions had to face new challenges that affected the security situation.

Vitaliy Romanov, Head of the Juvenile Prevention Department of the National Police of Ukraine, and Ihor Stakhura, Director of the Center for Post-Graduate Education, Distance and Correspondence Education of the Institute for Training Specialists for National Police Units of the National Police of LvSUIA, also addressed their welcoming speeches to the audience.

It should be noted that safety educators will become a kind of communicators between local self-government bodies, police, rescuers, educators, students and parents. Their main tasks will be to detect and stop violations in educational institutions, participate in preventive measures and provide suggestions for strengthening a safe educational environment, free from bullying, violence and drugs. 

A moment of silence has been held to commemorate the policemen who died while performing combat tasks on repulsing the armed aggression of the russian federation.

The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of Ukraine and the raising of the flag. Policemen, civil servants and other employees of the National Police of Ukraine who died while performing combat tasks on repulsing the armed aggression of the russian federation were mentioned by name.

The university's Rector, Roman Blahuta, addressed the audience, "Every day we have to remember, due to whom we can carry out service. In order for you can have breakfast in the morning, come to lectures and put on a uniform, someone lost his/her life. Therefore, we thank our defenders and should pay tribute to them. Serve with dignity and fulfill your duties."

In addition, Archpriest Ivan Revutskyi, the Priest of the chapel of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin at LvSUIA, conducted a memorial service. It was joined by first-year cadets of the university.

Today, Lviv State University of Internal Affairs has held celebrations on the occasion of the graduation of masters of the Institute of Management, Psychology and Security. Diplomas have been received by young men and women who studied in the specialties "Finance, Banking and Insurance", "Management" and "Psychology".

At the beginning of the event, the attendees performed the National Anthem of Ukraine and observed a moment of silence for the heroes who gave their lives in the fight against the enemy.

At first, the Rector of LvSUIA Roman Blahuta addressed the graduates, "You studied in conditions of war and risks. It was difficult and scary, but you successfully completed your education. I am proud of you because you want to realize your professional skills and abilities and develop our country. You are the ones for whom we repel the enemy. You are the future of Ukraine."

He thanked the graduates for their aspirations and perseverance. "I also thank the University staff for providing educational process in the war conditions. Sometimes in shelters, sometimes remotely, but you have managed. I sincerely congratulate you, I wish everyone health and peace through victory," the Rector said.

Vyacheslav Blikhar, the Director of the Institute of Management, Psychology and Security, also gave a welcome speech.

"We are sad to say goodbye to you, but we are glad that you have become certified specialists. We are always glad to see you at the university, I hope we will meet in the future on a professional path," Vyacheslav Blikhar said.

Good luckto you, our dear graduates! We wish you peace and goodness and we are always waiting for you at Alma Mater! 

Lviv State University of Internal Affairs hospitably welcomed future applicants and their parents. About 150 applicants from different regions of Ukraine attended the event, namely Lviv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Ivano-Frankivsk, Volyn, Zakarpattia and Donetsk regions.

At the beginning of the event, the participants performed the National Anthem of Ukraine. Then, a moment of silence was held to honor the memory and heroic deeds of the soldiers who died in the fight for the freedom and independence of our country.

The attendees also viewed the presentation video about Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, from which they learned about the structure of the university, educational programs and directions of training of cadets and students.

Roman Blahuta, the Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, addressed the participants, "I welcome future applicants and their parents at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs! We have organized this event to familiarize you with the educational programs we are implementing. Thousands of our graduates are successfully working in the professional field, such as the National Police units, various law enforcement bodies, state authorities and local self-governments. It is important to remember that after Ukraine's victory over the enemy, it will be necessary to rebuild the state. To do this, we must educate young, ambitious and motivated specialists who will realize their responsibility well and protect Ukrainian future with dignity."

Yuriy Nazar, the Responsible Secretary of the university's admissions committee, the Director of the Institute for Training Specialists for National Police Units, was the next speaker. He spoke about the structure of the university and the peculiarities of education under the state order, as well as at the expense of individuals and legal entities.

Prospective applicants had the opportunity to ask Yuriy Nazar questions about this year's admissions campaign.

In the second part of the event, applicants and their parents saw a spectacular performance by the KORD special police unit in the university yard.

After that, the attendees visited the forensics laboratory, the language classroom, the library and the information technology office, as well as inspected the shooting range, the free educational space and talked with the representatives of the higher education institution.

At the end of the event, representatives of LvSUIA helped applicants who chose the profession of a policeman to submit an online questionnaire at the educational portal of the National Police of Ukraine. 

New knowledge and practical skills in this field were acquired by the employees of the Main Police Department of Lviv region and the Patrol Police Department of Lviv region.

Such trainings for law enforcement officers have been taking place at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs for several months.

The training has been conducted by specialists of the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine. They report about the ways of fighting domestic and gender-based violence in European countries, share practical cases and advise on actions in difficult situations.

The participants also discuss the Ukrainian experience, work out the algorithm oflaw enforcement officers' actions during their inspection of cases of domestic violence and bringing the offender to justice.

Today, another stage of training has been completed at LvSUIA, and a ceremonial presentation of certificates has been taken place.

The training participants were congratulated HanneloreVallier, the Head of the EUAM Lviv Field Office, Olha Balyska, the LvSUIA Vice Rector, Andriy Kruten, the Chief of the Patrol Police Department of Lviv region, Roman Hrankivskyi, the Deputy Head of the Preventive Activities Department of Lviv region, Danylo Yosyfovych, Deputy Director of the Institute for Training Specialists for National Police Units. 

Today, another stage of training conducted by the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine has sterted at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. Police officers of the Lviv region, responding to cases of domestic and gender-based violence, became participants of the event.

Yuriy Nazar, Director of the Institute for Training of Specialists for Units of the National Police of LvSUIA, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech.

"Due to the military operations in the country, the level of violence in society has been increasing. Therefore, specialists in the field of combating this phenomenon are in great demand," Yuriy Nazar emphasized.

In addition, he wished the training participants to gain new knowledge and improve their practical skills.

Hannelore Vallier, the Head of the EUAM Lviv Field Office, also welcomed the police officers. She spoke about the Mission's main activities.

"We started working in Ukraine in 2014 to support the civil security sector on the way to the European community. When the war began, our activities in the state intensified. And our specialists will support colleagues from the National Police and the Prosecutor's Office for further work in the liberated territories," Hannelore Vallier said.

The EUAM's Head wished the law enforcement officers to apply the acquired knowledge in various aspects of thteir professional activity.

The Trainer on Criminal Investigations Jukka Larkio from Finland encouraged the participants to be active in order to use the training as efficiently as possible.

The Senior Adviser on Prosecution Gediminas Buciunas from Lithuania and the Advisor/Trainer on Community Policing Lars Groenlund from Denmark told the law enforcement officers about their professional path and congratulated them on the start of their learning.

It should be mentioned that the training will last for four days and will end with the presentation of relevant certificates. 

For four days, training on combating domestic and gender-based violence took place at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. The event was held on the initiative of the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine.

20 police officers participated in the training. In addition, Kateryna Hurkovska, a teacher at the Department of Administrative Law and Administrative Process of LvSUIA, joined the event.

Rector of the university, Roman Blahuta, congratulated the participants on the completion of their studies.

"I wish you to implement the received knowledge in your professional activity. Share it with your colleagues, offer new ideas and methods for solving problems. Maybe due to your small steps, there will be big changes in the field of combating domestic and gender-based violence," the Rector said.

Hannelore Vallier, the Head of the EUAM Lviv Field Office, also expressed her greetings.

"Your attitude towards citizens and communication with them shows the level of development of a democratic society. And the main mission of our organization is to support you on this path," she emphasized.

Hannelore Vallier expressed her gratitude to the university management for LvSUIA is a kind of platform for holding such events, and also thanked the trainers who share their experience with police officers.

The participants were congratulated on the successful completion of the training by Roman Turchak, Deputy Chief of Police of Lviv Region, Roman Hrankivskyi, Deputy Chief of the Department of Preventive Activities, and Ihor Tsap, Chief of the HR Department of the Patrol Police in Lviv region.

After that, a solemn presentation of certificates took place. The most active participants of the training also received gifts from EUAM.

As the organizers of the event told, another such training will take place next week. So another group of law enforcement officers will have the opportunity to learn the experience of European colleagues and Ukrainian experts.

Today, the Rector of the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs Roman Blahuta and the Head of the Main Department of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Lviv Region Yuriy Tatomyr have signed a cooperation agreement.

The document envisages partnership in the field of education and science. The Parties will exchange experience and ideas, organize conferences, seminars and other events together.

The University and the Main Department of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Lviv Region also have agreed on methodical and advisory assistance for conducting scientific research, scientific and technical developments, as well as joint participation in international programs.

In addition, LvSUIA students will undergo internships in the structural units of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Lviv region.

The next stage of training for police officers of Lviv region who respond to cases of domestic and gender-based violence has begun at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. The event was organized by the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine.

The participants of the event were greeted by the Vice-Rector of LvSUIA Olha Balynska. She thanked law enforcement officers for performing such an important function in our society.

The problems of domestic and gender-based violence are particularly pressing in Ukraine. With the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the russian rederation on the territory of our state, this phenomenon became even more widespread. After all, people who are not always able to own their emotions return home. And police officers have to be the first to receive citizens' complaints and provide qualified assistance. So I wish everyone success in their studies. I am convinced that you will be able to minimize and, in some cases, stop the wave of violence, the Vice-Rector emphasized.

The training will be conducted by Senior Adviser on Prosecution Gediminas Buciunas from Lithuania, Trainer on Criminal Investigations Jukka Larkio, from Finland, and Advisor/Trainer on Community Policing Lars Groenlund from Denmark. Besides that, Marta Vasylkevych, Head of the Sector of Domestic Violence Prevention of the Lviv District Police Department No.2, and Vira Protsiv, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department of the а також представники громадських організацій та суду join the event.

After the successful completion of the 4 training days the participants will be awarded their certificates. 

Employees of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs and the International Organization for Migration discussed issues regarding future cooperation, in particular, the implementation of joint projects.

The Rector of LvSUIA Roman Blahuta and the Head of the Department of Actualization of Learning and Practical Training, Oleksandra Zakharova represented the university at the event.

Employees of the organization were also present at the event, such as Anna Karelina, the Head of the team on protection issues in Lviv region, and Nelya Zablotska-Sennikova, specialist of the regional team on protection issues in Lviv region.

During the meeting, Roman Blahuta, the Rector of the university, presented the educational institution, talked about the structure, main areas of activity, mission and vision of ways of cooperation.

He also noted that the problems of illegal migration, combating human trafficking and other forms of exploitation have always been and are relevant. Therefore, LvSUIA is interested in holding joint educational, scientific and practical events on this topic.

The Rector emphasized that according to the needs of the educational process the university has the necessary facilities such as the forensic and tactical training ground "Human trafficking, labor and sexual exploitation", as well as a special training complex on conducting investigative (search) actions with vulnerable category of population "Green room".

Anna Karelina, the Head of the team on protection issues in Lviv region, spoke more about the activities of the organization and, in particular, the IOM Protection Program. She noted that the International Organization for Migration helps people who have suffered the consequences of the conflict, counteracts human trafficking, provides assistance to the Government in combating irregular migration and improving the management system of migration processes.

Lviv State University of Internal Affairs held celebrations on the occasion of the graduation of masters on specialties "Law" and "Law enforcement" of the Institute for Training of Specialists for Units of the National Police

The event began with the performance of the National Anthem of Ukraine. After that, the audience observed a minute of silence for the Heroes who fell during the execution of combat missions for the defense of the state and civilians who died as a result of the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine.

Roman Blahuta, Rector of LvSUIA, handed diplomas to the graduates of Faculty No. 1 and Faculty No. 3 and thanked them for the fact that since the beginning of the war they served with dignity and ensured the safety of the city.

"In connection with the martial law, there have been many changes in the activities of law enforcement agencies, new approaches have appeared in the work of the police, but also new challenges. There will be many such challenges in your life. Therefore, never compromise with your conscience, always seek to know and know more. If you fail at something, don't be afraid to take a step back to make a few steps forward with confidence. Respect and appreciate each other, help in difficult life situations. Let you be happy!", the Rector of the University said.

LvSUIA graduates will continue their service in seven regions of Ukraine: Lviv, Volyn, Chernivtsi, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi and Rivne.

Dear Masters, congratulations on receiving your diplomas. Have a happy journey and success in all your endeavors! 

Recently, in Ternopil, the best athletes of the region have been awarded by the results of the year. Athletes and coaches who distinguished themselves at all-Ukrainian and international competitions in 2022 have received their awards.

Oleksiy Navrotskyi, a first-year cadet of faculty No. 1, won the nomination "The best athlete among juniors".

The cadet admits that he worked hard for the award.

"This year I set my own record. First, I received the title of champion of Ternopil region, and later became the prize-winner of the championship of Ukraine on pushing the core, among young men. The war made its adjustments. Sometimes, it was very difficult. However, I always found time and opportunities for training in order to achieve my goal," Oleksiy Navrotskyi says.

The best athletes were awarded by the NGO "Athletics Federation of Ternopil Region". 

Today, the Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Roman Blahuta, and the Head of the Territorial Administration of the LESB, Vitaliy Drahunov, have signed an agreement on cooperation.

The document envisages deepening of partnership in the field of education, science and practice, exchange of experience, ideas, information and technologies.

In addition, the parties agreed on the organization of joint research on current issues, organizing scientific and practical conferences, seminars and round tables.

It is also about a set of measures to improve the quality and professional training of higher education applicants.

Roman Blahguta has traditionally met with cadets and students who are in need of parental support and care.

"When you entered the University, you became a part of our family. After all, an educational institution is not only a place where you study. It is also an environment where you grow as a person, become an expert in your field, meet true friends and reliable mentors, those who will support and help even in the most difficult situations," the Rector of the University said.

Addressing the audience, he emphasized that during the war, everyone should work hard on his/her front.

"Your task is to study diligently, acquire new knowledge in order to become successful in your profession. After all, you are the future of Ukraine," Roman Blahuta emphasized.

He also advised the young people never to lose faith in miracles and always leave room for goodness in their hearts.

On New Year's Eve, more than 30 university cadets and students received financial assistance from the university's trade union organization. In addition, the LvSUIA Rector handed them sweet gifts from St. Nicholas. 

Children of employees of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs drew patriotic pictures and presented their own vision of the work of the units of the MIA of Ukraine.

At the beginning of the event, the Rector of the University, Roman Blahuta, talked to the young artists, congratulated them on their participation in the competition and presented them with commemorative gifts.

Having joined the initiative, the kids dedicated their work to those who make them feel safe every day.

"In my picture, I have depicted a police car and two children next to it. I wanted to show that under the protection of our heroes we can always be calm and we are grateful for it," Valeriya Krasnytska said, a ten-year-old participant of the competition.

Bohdan Shevtsiv, a little Lviv citizen, also joined the art event.

"Drawing is one of my hobbies. Сcurrently, I am best at graphics. Therefore, this time the drawing turned out to be a bit minimalistic. Here is the main building of the University of Internal Affairs, where my parents work," the boy said.

In the second part of the event, young contestants took part in a master class on making patriotic Christmas cards for Ukrainian defenders. It was conducted by Viktoria Cherevko, a cadet of Faculty No. 1, artist and organizer of charity exhibitions.

We would like to remind you that the nationwide contest "I am safe with the MIA" is held on the initiative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on the occasion of St. Nicholas Day. Children under the age of 14 (inclusive) can participate in it.

Iryna Hloviuk, Professor of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines at the Institute of Law, took part in the educational project "Innovative University and Leadership. Phase VI. Models of academic autonomy and the university in the lifelong education system".

The researchers completed a training course and individual consultations at Warsaw University and Jagiellonian University.

For several weeks, the participants considered a number of important issues. In particular the University mission, doctoral studies, recognition of education and international cooperation, the system of awarding titles and academic degrees.

In addition, LvSUIA Professor took part in a conference dedicated to the topic of the university and war. It was organized by the Faculty of International Relations and Political Science of the Jagiellonian University.

Iryna Hloviuk told the international community about the challenges for legal education and science in the conditions of war. She emphasized their social significance for ensuring fair punishment of the russian federation for the crime of aggression and war crimes committed on the territory of Ukraine

At the end, representatives of seven institutions of higher education and scientific institutions proposed a joint project called "Innovative Research Supervisor PhD". Its implementation will help to improve professional development of research supervisors for post-graduate students.

It should be noted that the project was organized by the Faculty of "Liberal Arts and Sciences" of the University of Warsaw, the Foundation "Institute "Artes Liberales" (Warsaw, Poland) in cooperation with the Rectors' Union of Higher Education Institutions of Ukraine and the International Charitable Foundation "International Fund for Educational Policy Research", under the patronage of the Foundation of Polish rectors.