DOCUMENT EXAMINATION ISSUES AT BORDER CROSSING POINTS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Kristīne Rižakova; Eduards Agafonovs

doi:10.17770/bsm.v5i10.8317

Authors

Kristīne Rižakova Mg.sc, Chief Inspector of the Ludza II Category Service at the Ludza Territorial Board, State Border Guard of the Republic of Latvia (LV)
Eduards Agafonovs Mg.iur., Lecturer of the Border Guard and Immigration Services Subjects Department, State Border Guard College of the Republic of Latvia (LV)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/bsm.v5i10.8317

Keywords:

border checks, border crossing point, border guard, document examination

Abstract

Document examinations conducted by the Latvian Border Guard Service at border crossing points are important for ensuring security and control of people crossing the state border. However, existing border check processes often face challenges such as traffic congestion, slow border check speeds, human errors, and the risk of document forgery. These issues can lead to delays, reduce the efficiency of border checks, and increase the risk of travelers with forgotten or illegal documents crossing the state border of the Republic of Latvia. This study aims to analyze the existing problems in document examination and identify possible solutions. The research used several methods, including analysis of documents and normative acts and interviews with experts who regularly conduct document examinations at border crossing points. The study's objectives are to examine current problems and challenges, collect and analyze experts' opinions concerning document examination.

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