Legal Foundations of the Formation of the Institute of Police Commissioners: Retrospective Analysis

The institute of police commissioners is one of the key elements of the system for maintaining public order and ensuring security in society. The effectiveness and legality of this service directly influence the well-being of citizens, timely detection and prevention of offenses, solving crimes, as well as the proper functioning of state bodies. The formation and development of the institute have deep historical roots, starting from the first attempts to organize law enforcement activities in Russia, the establishment of the police service in the Russian Empire, the revolutionary events of the 20th century, and culminating in modern legal norms regulating the activities of police commissioners in Russia.