BEST PRACTICES OF NATIONAL GUARD–TYPE UNITS OF FOREIGN STATES IN PREVENTING OFFENCES WITHIN PROTECTED FACILITIES

Abstract

This paper provides a comparative legal and institutional analysis of the best practices developed by national guard–type units of foreign states in preventing offences within the territories of protected facilities. Using the examples of the Italian Carabinieri, the Spanish Guardia Civil, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the Turkish Gendarmerie, the National Guard of the Russian Federation and other similar units, the study examines their legal status, mandates, preventive functions and the use of administrative measures in maintaining security at guarded sites. Particular attention is paid to the introduction of modern prevention models based on community policing and risk-based approaches, including video surveillance systems, access control and restriction, technical security means, information-analytical monitoring, public participation and public–private partnership mechanisms in ensuring the security of critical infrastructure and other protected facilities. On the basis of this analysis, the paper develops scientifically grounded proposals and policy recommendations aimed at improving the activities of the National Guard and guarding services in the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of prevention of offences within protected facilities.