Prevention of crimes and administrative offences committed during mass events

Introduction: the article examines the signs of crimes and group violations of public order during sports, socio-political, cultural events. Particular attention is paid to mass riots, their types and determining factors. From a criminological standpoint, the crowd, the personality of the criminal, the reasons for committing crimes during mass events are studied. The role of the employee of the internal affairs bodies in preventing and suppressing crimes and administrative offenses during mass events is reflected.