IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE ACTIVITY OF A DOG HANDLER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF UKRAINE WHEN ESCORTING PRISONERS OF WAR

Abstract

In the conditions of modern armed conflicts, specialized units, in particular the canine services of the National Guard of Ukraine, play an important role in ensuring law and order. The use of service dogs during escorting significantly increases the level of security, reduces the risks of escapes, attacks and illegal trafficking of prohibited items among prisoners of war. However, the effectiveness of involving canine handlers as assistants to the chief of the guard is limited by a number of factors that require thorough analysis and improvement. Escorting prisoners of war is a complex process that requires maximum concentration of personnel. A canine handler with a service dog, who is part of the guard during the escort of prisoners of war, acts in accordance with the orders of the chief of the guard on escorting.
Therefore, the involvement of dog handlers of the National Guard of Ukraine in the process of escorting prisoners of war is a necessary measure to increase the level of protection and security. However, for the effective implementation of this initiative, it is necessary to solve a number of organizational, personnel and regulatory problems. The dog handler of the National Guard of Ukraine performs a complex function during the escort of prisoners of war: provides security, prevents escapes and resistance, controls the situation, searches for prohibited items and exerts psychological influence. His activities significantly increase the level of security during the performance of such tasks, making the escort process more controlled and effective. The development of the dog handler service of the National Guard of Ukraine will contribute to strengthening control over prisoners of war, minimizing the risks of escapes and attacks, as well as increasing the overall efficiency of escorting.