PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPING GUARDING SERVICE ACTIVITIES ON THE PREVENTION OF OFFENCES WITHIN PROTECTED FACILITIES

Abstract

This article explores the main directions and future prospects for developing guarding service activities aimed at preventing offences within the territories of protected facilities. It substantiates the need to modernise guarding functions in the context of contemporary threats, including terrorism, vandalism, cyber-attacks and offences related to mass events. The study analyses possible ways to improve the normative-legal framework of offence prevention, the introduction of digital and intelligent technologies (CCTV, intelligent analytics, automated access control systems), the application of a risk-based management approach, the development of public–private partnership mechanisms and enhanced cooperation with civil society institutions. Particular attention is given to the role of democratic policing standards, protection of human rights and freedoms, as well as increasing transparency and public accountability of the guarding service. On this basis, the paper develops practical recommendations for modernising administrative powers, staff training and in-service professional development within the guarding service.