On the issue of shaping the image of law enforcement officers (based on the example of the Federal State Institution IK-3 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Vladimir Region)

The image of law enforcement officers represents an important aspect that affects not only the reputation of the executive power of the Russian Federation but also the public perception of law and order in the country. In the context of modern realities, where society becomes increasingly demanding regarding the professionalism and ethical standards of public servants, the question of forming and maintaining a positive image of officers takes on particular significance. The importance of this topic is due to the fact that the image of law enforcement officials is directly related to citizens' trust in law enforcement agencies. The formation of an officer's image in Russia has its own characteristics influenced by both historical and cultural factors. On one hand, negative stereotypes associated with law enforcement workers continue to exist and affect public opinion. On the other hand, there is a need for officers to be perceived as professionals capable of effectively solving the tasks at hand and ensuring compliance with the law. This work examines a number of factors influencing the formation of the image of officers (using the example of the Federal Penitentiary Service), as well as offers recommendations for its improvement. The subject of the study is the factors and various aspects of the image of the Federal Penitentiary Service officer. The subject of the study is the methods and techniques for forming a positive image of the Federal Penitentiary Service officer. During the writing of the article, the authors employed methods such as analyzing information obtained from various sources regarding the institute of forming a positive image of law enforcement officers and conducting surveys. The conducted research aims to analyze the situation in law enforcement agencies as a whole and in the Federal Penitentiary Service in particular. The prospects for developing the image-forming system in Russia can be realized through the implementation of a comprehensive approach that includes both internal and external aspects. Internal measures should focus on improving the professional training of officers, developing their personal qualities such as empathy and humanism, as well as introducing modern technologies that facilitate more open and transparent interaction with society. External measures may include actively informing the public about positive examples of officers' work, as well as engaging with the media to form an objective image of law enforcement agencies.

law enforcement, employee, image, official activity, penal correction system, qualification, competence, profile, Russian Federation, public opinion