Criminalistic methods of crime investigation: concept, classification and perspective directions of development

On the basis of the analysis of a significant number of scientific sources in the field of the theory of forensic techniques, the article considers the issues related to the concept and classification of this Institute, some promising areas of its development (implementation of algorithmization and programming; b) implementation of achievements in the field of investigation; c) solving problems of preventive orientation; d) analysis of investigative errors; e) making mandatory some of the most important guidelines). The author’s definition of criminalistic technique is formulated. It is emphasized that the implementation of the classification must necessarily take into account the data of criminal law and forensic nature.