CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE INVESTIGATOR TRAINING CENTRE OF THE STATE POLICE COLLEGE IN EDUCATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL

Abstract

The Article is about the educational challenges and perspectives of the Investigator Training Centre at the State Police College. The objective of this study is to answer the question – does the establishment have the capability to fulfil the task given to it to involve professionals and experts with specialized knowledge in the training process of law enforcement officials, along with developing interdisciplinary cooperation between law enforcement and state security institutions of Latvia? To achieve the objective of the study, a monograph method was used, conclusions and interpretations were drawn from available information and data of the activities of the Investigator Training Centre since its establishment in February 10th, 2022, up until the start of the 3rd quarter of 2024. In order to achieve the objective, the study was researching the understanding of the uniform education system for adults in Latvia, which is based on European Union standards and ethical norms, and align it with the training needs of law enforcement officials. The following conclusion was formed: in order to improve the quality of pre-trial investigations, the Investigator Training Centre shall be able to strengthen the professional knowledge and skills of law enforcement officials through a methodological process of non-formal education standard combined with the specialized knowledge and training materials in the field of law enforcement.