The limits of prosecutorial oversight of operational investigative activities: finding a balance between ensuring legality and effective crime control

the article discusses the current problem of determining the limits of prosecutorial supervision of operational investigative activities in modern legal realities. The author examines the existing system of contradictions between the need to ensure the legality of operational investigative measures and the requirements for the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in combating crime. Based on the analysis of current legislation, law enforcement practice and doctrinal approaches, key problems related to the existing limitations of the prosecutor's powers in the supervision of the order are identified. Special attention is paid to the issues of respect for the constitutional rights of citizens when conducting secret operational search activities, as well as the problems of the prosecutor's access to information that constitutes a state secret and related to the organization and tactics of the OPM. The paper proposes conceptual approaches to improving the regulatory framework for prosecutorial supervision of the ORDO, justifies the need to develop additional legal mechanisms that ensure an optimal balance between the supervisory function of the prosecutor's office and the operational independence of the subjects of the ORDO. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of specific proposals for improving legislation and departmental regulations governing the procedure for prosecutorial supervision of operational investigative activities, taking into account modern challenges and threats to security.

prosecutorial supervision, operational investigative activities, supervisory activities, law enforcement agencies