This year's graduates of the Faculty No. 1 of LvSUIA completed internships in practical police units. For three months, young men and women had the opportunity to learn more about the work of investigators.

Having gained practical experience, the cadets returned to the university. And each of them have to protect the results of their internship in the form of a police quest. Its purpose is to develop professionally important qualities, creativity and teamwork skills.

The defense of internship results begins with the theoretical stage. After that, subgroups, which include up to five people, choose one of the situational tasks by drawing lots. Each of them is a plot of a criminal proceeding, the participants have to carry out a complex of investigative (search) and other procedural actions. Each team decides independently what actions to take.

The police quest continues in five different locations. Participants are given plots such as premeditated murder, child abduction, rape reports and drug discovery.

After completing the task, the cadets report on the results of their work to the commission. Its members include representatives of practical police units and university teachers.

Defending an internship in the form of a police quest makes it possible to assess the knowledge and practical skills of future investigators, their ability to work in a team and find solutions in difficult situations.

The event brought together about a hundred students from different regions of our country. The discussion took place in Ukrainian, English, French and German.

The participants of the event were greeted by the LvSUIA Vice-Rector Olha Balynska.

"This conference has a long history and has already grown into a wonderful scientific and polemical tradition. Twenty-nine times in a row, the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs became a platform for discussions on the functioning of law in society and communication in various spheres of life. The aspects outlined this year are conditioned by an extremely difficult reality – the full-scale military aggression of the russian federation. Our state is facing challenges that encourage Ukrainians to unite and become stronger. Even in wartime, education and science do not take time outs. Participation in events of this format makes it possible to develop language competences and outline prospects for professional growth. The research efforts of the participants of the current event will become the basis for the formation of a strong intellectual elite," she emphasized.

Young researchers presented their reports on the current state of Ukrainian education, the interaction of art and law, gender equality, and cyberterrorism as a component of full-scale war.

In addition, the participants discussed the legal status of refugees and the protection of children's rights during martial law. The topics of the impact of war on mental health and the importance of language as a psychological factor in the formation of a person and a nation were also discussed.

Participants also discussed the importance of etiquette for police officers and the importance of communication skills for law enforcement officers.

It was also about the war crimes committed by russia on the territory of our country, and the criminal-legal characteristics of collaborationism.

This year, representatives of more than ten institutions of higher education of Ukraine joined the conference: Lviv, Donetsk and Odesa Universities of Internal Affairs, the Hetman Petro Sahaidachny National Army Academy, Lviv State University of Life Safety, Dnipro Humanitarian University, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Ternopil National Medical University and Sumy State University.

According to the results of the scientific event, theses of the reports were arranged in a separate collection. They demonstrate the authors' desire to tell the world in different languages about the phenomenon of Ukraine. 

Third-year students of faculty No. 1 attended a practical lesson "Features of detecting, recording and removing traces of criminal offenses. Forensic photography." It was conducted by the Head of the Department of forensic support of National Police Department in Lviv region, police major Volodymyr Tkach.

He told future law enforcement officers about six methods of forensic operational photography. In addition, students learned about the specifics of photographing during investigative (search) actions.

According to Volodymyr Tkach, every specialist should have not only technical skills in working with photographic tools, but also perfectly know various methods of photography.

The specialist suggested that young men and women independently make macroscopic images with a specially equipped camera.

It should be added that in criminology, this method is used to fix small objects such as bullets, sleeves, seals, as well as small traces and particles.

The lesson with the practitioner was held on the initiative of the Department of Actualization of Learning and Practical Training of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. 

The opening of the project "Law Enforcement Start 2023" took place in Lviv. The training of participants will partially held on the basis of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. The young men and women have already attended recently the first lesson in this educational course.

Director of the Institute for Training of Specialists for Units of the National Police Yurii Nazar congratulated the young people on the start of their studies and told about the University's educational programs.

Bohdana Onyskiv, a third-year student of the Institute of Law of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, became one of the participants in the program.

"It is important to use every opportunity for improvement. It is always interesting to listen to professional practitioners, communicate with them face to face and learn from their experience. That's how it is now, during our meetings," the girl shared.

It should be noted that during the month, 30 law students from Lviv region will gain knowledge in the legal field, learn how to counteract corruption and also find out about current cases which are important in the work of law enforcement officers.

The project is being implemented on the initiative of the Youth Council under the Lviv Regional State Administration, with the support of the Lviv Territorial Office of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Lviv region police. 

Cadets and students talked to Svitlana Rogova, a servicewoman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who has just returned from Bakhmut. Her codename is "Cobra".

At one time, Svitlana studied law at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. And at the end of 2018, she joined ranks of the Ukrainian army.

"I always dreamed of being a cadet and defending justice. But I didn't plan to intersect with the military sphere. However, after my fiancé's death in the fight against the enemy, I changed my mind," Svitlana Rogova shared.

Currently the defender works as a psychological officer of the anti-aircraft missile and artillery division of military unit A 4447. She trains one of the brigades that will soon take part in active combat operations.

"As long as there is an opportunity to study, especially military affairs, we need to use it as much as possible. This will save not only your life, but also allow you to rescue others," said Svitlana Rogova.

She told cadets and students about how to cope with stress in the conditions of military operations, discussed with those present the work of snipers and drone operators. The issue of gender equality in the army and psychological assistance to those who returned from russian captivity were also not ignored.

It should be added that the meeting took place with the assistance of Iryna Yevkhutych, the Rector's Adviser on Gender Issues. 

First-year cadets talked to Hryhoriy Chopyk, who has been defending his native land from the enemy for a year. Before the full-scale invasion, he worked at the Police Academy of LvSUIA. In March 2022, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The defender recently returned from the front, where he fought near Bakhmut.

"The situation at the front line is now difficult, but victory is already close!" Hryhoriy Chopyk emphasized.

He said that it is important for young people to study diligently and gain new knowledge. After all, there is an important task ahead, namely rebuilding our state after the victory.

At the end of the event, the cadets Viktoria Vorobel and Ihor Rudakov sang the song "Ukrainian rage", which was supported by everyone in the hall.

It should be noted that the meeting with the defender was organized for the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer. 

Hanna Siromska, Associate Professor of the Department of Social Behavioral, Humanitarian Sciences and Economic Security, told the cadets about this important page of history. The event was timed to the anniversary of the creation of the Ukrainian Central Rada.

The lecturer and the cadets discussed the legislative activity of the Ukrainian Central Rada, which resulted in the adoption of four universals. In particular, on January 22, 1918, under the conditions of russian-bolshevik aggression, the IV Universal proclaimed the independence of the Ukrainian People's Republic.

It was during the time of the Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918 that the coat of arms was approved, the main element of which was the trident, as well as the anthem - Pavlo Chubynskyi's song "Ukraine has not yet perished" to the music of Mykhailo Verbytskyi. The national flag was the blue-yellow banner. On the last day of its existence (April 29, 1918), the Ukrainian Central Rada adopted the Constitution of the Ukrainian People's Republic.

In the end, the lecturer concluded that despite its short-term activity, the Central Rada played an important role in Ukrainian history, becoming a connecting link in the process of state formation. Her actions contributed to the consolidation of the Ukrainian nation and restoration of statehood. 

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.