Mental training of police officers before sports competitions

The article is devoted to the study of the role of mental training of employees of internal affairs bodies (ATS) in the context of their participation in sports competitions. The methods of psychological regulation, such as visualization, emotional state management and concentration work, which help to overcome competitive stress and improve performance, are considered. Based on the analysis of modern sports psychology practices, recommendations on the integration of mental techniques into the preparatory process are proposed. The results emphasize the need for a systematic approach to psychological training in order to achieve high performance in professional and applied sports disciplines.