Problems Arising when Dog Handlers with Service Dogs are Engaged in Security Procedures in Penitentiary Institutions of the Russ
Introduction: the article is devoted to the identification of problems that arise when engaging
specialist dog handlers with service dogs in carrying out security procedures in the territories of
institutions of the penal system of the Russian Federation. Purpose: to show problems of using dog
handlers with service dogs during security procedures in penitentiary institutions, to formulate
directions for their possible solution. Methods: general scientific (analysis, synthesis, induction, etc.),
private scientific and special methods of cognition (comparative legal, sociological, statistical, legal
modeling). Results: the analysis of data obtained during the survey of 2,217 employees in 2023 made
it possible to formulate problems that arise when involving dog handlers with service dogs in security
procedures, as well as make proposals to improve the mechanism of interaction between cynological
and security units. Conclusions: the involvement of dog handlers is an effective measure to deter
illegal actions on the part of the suspected, accused and convicted persons. The main problems that
arise during activities under consideration are the insufficient number of dog handlers, as well as the
lack of necessary training for both employees and service dogs, taking into account the specifics of
service of units of regime and supervision (security) of penitentiary institutions.