This year, the competition included 12 categories for the best scientific, scientific-technical, and career guidance products across various institutions and agencies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

In the category of "Scientific periodicals (scientific journals, collections of scientific papers, including electronic formats)," LvSUIA's scientific and analytical journals, particularly "Social and Legal Studies," secured the top spot. The editor-in-chief of these publications is the University's Vice-Rector, Olha Balynska.

Furthermore, Lviv State University of Internal Affairs claimed the first position in the "Textbooks" category for its comprehensive work, "Criminal Procedure: Textbook in 3 Parts." The publication was edited by Andrii Khytra, Head of the Department of Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics, and Ruslan Shekhavtsov, Dean of Faculty No. 1.

Additionally, the University was awarded the third prize in the "Career Guidance Videos" category for its presentation video created by the Public Relations Department.

The competition took place at Odesa State University of Internal Affairs this year.

It's worth highlighting that the primary objectives of this contest are to foster innovative development within the Ministry of Internal Affairs units, enhance the quality of educational and scientific publications, and promote departmental education and science.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants! We extend our best wishes for continued creative growth and further achievements!

The large-scale event took place recently in Vinnytsia and gathered youth leaders from across Ukraine. According to the organizers, the forum aimed to exchange experiences and share national best practices regarding the development of youth councils during wartime.

Yulia Moroz, the head of the 4th-year student council at the Faculty No. 1 of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, took part in the event.

During the forum, participants updated their knowledge and exchanged their experiences and best practices. While working in groups, they discussed current challenges and outlined visions for moving forward in times of war.

It is worth mentioning that the event was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration, and various NGOs such as the Congress of Youth Councils of Ukraine, Youth Platform, Ukrainian Association of Youth Councils, Memorandum of Youth Councils, and Vinnytsia Regional Youth Center "Kvadrat," with the support of UNICEF. 

Today's sports event took place at the Police headquarters training center in Lviv Region, organized by the regional branch of the Physical Culture and Sports Society "Dynamo." The teams engaged in an intense obstacle course challenge.

In the team category, the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs exhibited exceptional performance, securing a resounding victory. Moreover, the university's athletes clinched the silver medal in the relay race. The team comprised of Mykola Hil, a lecturer at the Police Academy, and cadets Stanislav Sidanych, Oleksandr Kuzhelevych, and Vasyl Bihun.

Adding to the triumph, our representatives garnered individual accolades as well. Mykola Hil claimed the gold in the 3rd age group, while Stanislav Sidanych earned the bronze among the youngest participants.

The university team boasted outstanding talents, including Oleksandr Kuzhelevych, a third-year student of Faculty #2, Maksym Shchuryk, and Vasyl Bihun, students of Faculty #1, Oleksandr Chopyk, and Stanislav Sidanych, third-year students of Faculty #3, Mykola Hil, a teacher at the Western Ukrainian Center "Police Academy," and Taras Moroz, a teacher at the Department of Special Physical Training, Faculty #2.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs team for yet another remarkable victory! Your success fills us with pride, and we wish you continued triumphs in your athletic endeavors! 

Director of the Lviv Territorial Administration of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Taras Lopushanskyi, visited LvSUIA. He briefed the university cadets about the institution's structure, its historical development, and the intricacies of the work carried out by NACB detectives.

At the commencement of the event, the Rector of LvSUIA Roman Blahuta addressed the audience.

"On October 14, 2014, the Law 'On the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine' was passed. Currently, the NACB functions as a central body of executive power with a distinctive status. The Bureau's team identifies large-scale corruption offenses and ensures the prosecution of wrongdoers. Today, during this session, you will be acquainted with the fundamental principles of NACB's operations and the criteria for becoming a part of this crucial organization," Roman Blahuta emphasized.

During the session, Taras Lopushanskyi underscored specific instances of anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine and highlighted the outcomes of the NACB's work over its history.

Moreover, the speaker remarked, "Since the inception of the NACB, we have successfully prosecuted numerous high-ranking officials. As of now, over 1,200 individuals are facing charges, including 450 who hold the status of suspects. Among them are 46 senior state officials and members of parliament, 36 Category 'A' civil servants, 93 heads of state-owned enterprises, 71 judges, and others. To date, more than 6.8 billion hryvnias have been recovered in cases investigated by the NACB and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. Despite resistance from the corrupt system, we remain steadfast in our positions."

Concluding his address, Taras Lopushanskyi outlined the prerequisites for prospective NACB detectives, emphasizing high levels of professionalism and integrity as the foremost requirements. 

Taras Bobanych graduated from the Law Faculty of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs in 2011. He died in April 2022 in a battle against the russian invaders while carrying out a combat mission near the village of Virnopillia in Kharkiv region, selflessly protecting his comrades.

A memorial plaque was installed on the building facade where the Hero of Ukraine studied. Its solemn unveiling has been taken place, attended by family, friends, fellow soldiers, government officials, representatives of public organizations, and LvSUIA.

Taras Bobanych's inexhaustible patriotism, his dedication to his cause, and unwavering fighting spirit will forever serve as a shining example for future generations. Heroes never die! 

This year, more than twenty philanthropists from the Lviv region received awards. Among the contest laureates were Sofiia Petrova and Sofiia Volkova, students of the Institute of Law at LSUIA. They were awarded for their volunteer initiative, Flora, in the category of Local Philanthropy.

The philanthropy contest has been held for 16 consecutive years. It was initiated by the Association of Philanthropists of Ukraine to promote effective socially-oriented philanthropy. This year's event slogan is "Philanthropy Defending Ukraine".

Overall, the organizers of the competition received over 1,500 applications, with the highest number coming from the Lviv region. 

Yesterday, a scientific and practical seminar for heads of investigative units started at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. The seminar on the investigation of crimes in the field of transport was organized by the Main Investigative Department of the National Police. The event will last for three days.

During the seminar, topical issues of introducing of the latest technologies in the study of material objects in criminal proceedings on road accidents will be considered. Participants will also be introduced to the possibilities of technical expertise.

In addition, they will discuss the peculiarities of organizing and conducting an inspection and seizure of physical evidence and recording trace information during events on air and rail transport. The participants will also touch upon problematic issues arising during consideration of criminal proceedings on road accidents in courts of first instance and appellate trial.

All these issues will be covered by leading experts in these areas, as well as specialists with practical experience. 

The rector ofLviv State University of Internal Affairs, Roman Blahuta, met with representatives of the Institutional Support Foundation (UK), David Lewis and Jonathan Jackson, as well as the Rector of the University of York, Chris Cullwick.

They discussed the implementation stages of a pilot project focused on teaching professional English to LSUIA cadets.

Over the next few days, under the mentorship of British experts, the young men and women will acquire essential communication skills in a foreign language.

The event commenced with welcoming remarks by Roman Blahuta, Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs.

"We are honored to have sincere individuals who support Ukraine, particularly its law enforcement system, during such challenging times. You have demonstrated true humanism and openness to cooperation. The training of Ukrainian police officers has not gone unnoticed. To effectively learn from the best practices of our British colleagues, a professional command of English is crucial. That is why we are jointly implementing this pilot project," stated Roman Blahuta.

Chris Cullwick, the Rector of the University of York, also joined the event via an online connection.

"After russia's full-scale invasion of Ukrainian territory, our mayor decided to recognize Lviv as a sister city of York. This gesture is not only friendly but also signifies a step towards cooperation. Your unique national culture has already become ingrained in the lives of local residents. Now we offer comprehensive support to Ukraine, including implementing of language initiatives for the youth. These initiatives are not only beneficial but also significantly contribute to the future development of your state and the strengthening of international relations," the speaker noted.

David Lewis, a representative of the International Police Association in London and one of the project lecturers, emphasized that the current training topics would encompass police ethics standards and the fight against corruption. 

Lviv State University of Internal Affairs held a scientific and practical seminar on gender equality.

The seminar was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, the Department for Protection of Children's Rights and Security of Equality of the National Social Service of Ukraine, the Office for Monitoring Human Rights of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Human Rights Compliance Department of the National Police of Ukraine, the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights in Lviv Region, the Main Department of the National Police and the Department of the Patrol Police in Lviv region, the Lviv Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, the Department of Social Protection in Lviv Region, the Service for Children and Families of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, the Gender Equality Department of the Department of Social Policy of the Kyiv City State Administration, the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Academy of Internal Affairs, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, National Academy of the State Border Service of Ukraine named after Bohdan Khmelnitskyi, the Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Ground Forces Academy, Lviv State University of Life Safety, Zhytomyr Military Institute named after S.P. Koroliov, Zaporizhzhia Institute of Economics and Information Technologies, International Humanitarian University (Odesa), as well as NGO "Gender Creative Space", Lviv Women's Union, "Center for Women's Perspectives" and "Vilna" (Free) Space in Lviv. 

Roman Blahuta, Rector of the University, and Volodymyr Semenyna, Head of the Territorial Department of the Court Security Service in Lviv Region, have signed a memorandum of cooperation today.

The parties agreed to work on joint scientific and practical research, discuss and implement its results.

The purpose of the memorandum is to exchange experience and best practices, as well as to establish cooperation on the professional training of court security personnel. 

The event "Ukraine - EU: Issues of Harmonization of Criminal and Criminal Procedural Legislation" brought together representatives of higher education institutions, scientific institutions, law enforcement agencies, courts, advocacy, public organizations, postgraduate students and students.

The roundtable included two blocks of discussions. The first one was "Harmonization of Criminal Law of Ukraine and the EU: Roadmap". The discussion was moderated by Nataliya Lashchuk, Head of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines at the Institute of Law.

The participants discussed the prospects for the development of criminal law in Ukraine in the context of the legislative work of the European Commission and touched upon the topic of cyber violence as one of the forms of domestic violence. In addition, they talked about the implementation of the principle of legal certainty in the draft Criminal Code of Ukraine and the criminal liability for human trafficking in the context of our state's international obligations.

During the second part of the event, scholars and practitioners shared their reflections on whether the harmonization of criminal procedural law between Ukraine and the EU can truly be achieved. The discussion was moderated by Professor Iryna Hloviuk from the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines at the Institute of Law.

Representatives of the European Parliament, the Supreme Court, the High Anti-Corruption Court, the National Institute for Strategic Studies, the State Inspection of Architecture and Urban Planning of Ukraine, the Nadvirna District Court in Ivano-Frankivsk region, and the Pavlohrad City District Court in Dnipropetrovsk region participated in the scientific-practical event.

During the discussion, the main aspects and ways of harmonizing criminal and criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine with European standards were identified. 

The cadets of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, together with the National Guard and border guards, patrolled the area in the controlled zones of Transcarpathia.

More than 180 students of the university received letters of appreciation from the 27th and 94th Border Guard Detachments for high-quality and conscientious performance of their tasks while serving in joint border patrols.

The cadets served together with representatives of the Chop and Mukachevo detachments in shifts. They checked cars and drivers, inspected things for weapons, ammunition and dangerous items. In addition, they detained people trying to illegally cross the border.

During the special operation, LvSUIA cadets together with border guards exposed 35 offenders who tried to illegally cross the border and revealed the fact of illegal drug trafficking. 

The event was held to draw the attention to the issue of environmental protection and respect for nature.

The initiative belongs to Sofiia Petriv and Sofiia Volkova, who study at the Law Institute of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. Cadets and students of LvSUIA, school students, as well as other interested people joined the campaign.

During the event, the participants visited a composting station in Lviv. Young people learned about the process of converting organic waste into soil fertilizer, which is used as compost for urban flower beds. It showed how waste can be processed effectively and reduce the negative impact on the environment.

The campaign also included clean-ups in the Vynnyky and Lapayiv forestries, which were joined by university youth. 

The event lasted for three days as part of a joint project of the OSCE Support Program for Ukraine and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

On the first day, the cadets learned about the theoretical foundations, peculiarities of investigating human trafficking cases and opportunities for cooperation with other agencies.

Over the next few days, the participants practiced their skills in searching crime scenes, interviewing victims, including children, as well as providing basic psychological assistance.

Due to the Summer School, the participants had the opportunity to improve their qualifications and develop their skills in investigating crimes, study new legislation and learn best practices in combating human trafficking. 

Cadets of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs once again joined to the weaving of camouflage nets for defenders. Young men and women joined the common cause together with the volunteers of the Polytech Brigade.

Soon, the woven nets will be transferred to the frontline to protect our soldiers and help them in the fight against the enemy.

Together to Victory! 

Recently, the Lviv Film Center presented a documentary film with the symbolic title, "Break the Silence". Cadets of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs joined the screening of the film. It tells how the full-scale invasion of the russian federation affected the level of domestic violence in Ukraine.

The project is an insightful story about helping people who often avoid talking about their abuse because of pain and fear.

The project's heroes were professionals who support victims of domestic violence, including representatives of the Survivor Assistance Centers, the Hotline for Men, shelters and crisis rooms, and the Aurora online platform.

In addition, the film shows the work of the National Police employees, the public organization "La Strada-Ukraine" and the National Hotline for the prevention of domestic violence, human trafficking, and gender discrimination. 

The head of the student self-government of the Institute of Law Bohdana Onyskiv will represent the interests of university youth.

She successfully passed the selection to the Expert Council under People's Deputy Yulia Hryshyna, as the Head of the subcommittee on higher education of the Committee on Education, Science and Innovation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. This structure was created on the initiative of leading Ukrainian student self-government organizations. The Expert Council is designed to help young people in solving important issues in the field of education. 

The team of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs won the first place "Dynamіade-2023" in athletics. The championship was organized by the Lviv regional organization of Dynamo Sport Society.

Athletes of the university also won prizes in the individual championship. Volodymyr Korkishko, a second-year student of Faculty No. 2, won silver in the 400 m race. Maksym Shchuryk, a second-year student of Faculty No. 1, was third in the 100 m race.

Congratulations to the university team on the victory! We wish you success and conquest of new sports peaks! 

Today, graduates of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs have received bachelor's degrees. Young officers will join the ranks of law enforcement officers in 14 regions, where they will work in the units of investigation, criminal police and preventive activities.

The event began with the solemn performance of the National Anthem of Ukraine. After that, the attendees observed a minute of silence in memory of the fallen Ukrainian defenders.

Inna Yashchuk, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, delivered a welcoming speech on behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko.

"Today, the family of the National Police has been replenished with talented young people. This is a great event for you personally and your relatives, for whom you have become a source of pride by choosing the vocation of defenders of the Ukrainian people. The state and, first of all, those citizens who are still in the occupied territories are waiting for you. After the coming the of the police officers, Ukrainian history, power and law return there. Your energy, education, and inquisitiveness will contribute to the development of the law enforcement system according to the world's leading models," Inna Yashchuk said.

Maksym Hrytsayenko, the First Deputy Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, also addressed the youth. "Please accept my sincere congratulations on such a significant life step. You successfully graduated from the university and became highly qualified specialists, which the state needs in war times. I wish you good luck, inspiration, peaceful sky and Victory!", he emphasized.

Taras Sozanskyi, the Acting Rector of LvSUIA, congratulated the graduates and noted, "The state has a difficult situation, because we are at war. Tomorrow you and your colleagues will be able to serve and bring the Victory of Ukraine closer. Over the years, you have acquired enough knowledge and I am sure that you will use it with dignity."

The best graduates of the university received a number of awards. In particular, the Scholarship of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine named after Denys Monastyrskyi, awards and encouragement from the Lviv Regional Military Administration, the Lviv Regional Council, Lviv City Council and the Police in Lviv region.

LvSUIA cadets Anna Ilyina, Yuriy Sochyn and Mariia Prokopenko prepared a touching creative performance on the occasion of the event. They performed the composition "Ode to law enforcement officers".

The Priest of the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross of the Lord (UGCC) Fr. Volodymyr Kepych, and the Priest of the chapel of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin at LvSUIA Ivan Revutskyi, held an initiation for the graduates to serve the Law and the Ukrainian people and blessed them for a bright future.

A farewell ceremony with the university flag was also held.

At the end of the event, the young officers marched on the parade ground of their native university.

Good luck, graduates! We wish you professional success and achievements! 

Cadets, students and employees of the university collected more than three hundred books for Ukraine's defenders, who are undergoing rehabilitation in Lviv hospitals. In addition, project participants wrote warm words of gratitude for the heroes on many book covers.

"We have already given some of the books to wounded soldiers to support their fighting spirit and thank them for their courage. These are purely Ukrainian publications. The list includes non-fiction, fiction and documentaries," Yuliana Litvinova, head of the Council of Cadet-Student Self-Government of LvSUIA, noted.

The "Books to Heroes" project was implemented at the initiative of the Department of Education, Science and Sports of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the organizers, such an action will improve leisure time and speed up the recovery of Ukrainian defenders.