Topical issues in the application of digital technologies to ensure public safety

Digitalization is becoming increasingly important for many areas of public and national life. Law enforcement is no exception. Digital technologies enable many operational and service tasks to be performed at a qualitatively new level and in a short timeframe. This study focuses on the current practices of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in implementing various digital technologies, classified based on the functionality they perform. The practical significance of implementing information technologies in ensuring public safety is highlighted. Based on the conducted analysis, current trends in the application of digital technologies are highlighted, ranging from extensive experience in automating individual processes, including those related to identifying illegal acts, to an integrated approach to the use of artificial intelligence technology, which is identified as the most promising area of digitalization in the public safety sector. Therefore, the need for detailed technical development of relevant systems and timely legal regulation of their implementation is emphasized to eliminate the risks of human rights and freedoms violations.