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.