NECESSARY DEFENSE OF A POLICE OFFICER DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICE TASKS

Abstract

Necessary defense is an important component of the legal activity of police officers, which ensures their safety and efficiency in performing their duties. In the context of law enforcement and protection of citizens, police officers often face situations which require the use of force to prevent crimes or neutralize danger. This raises the question of the limits of permissible use of necessary defense under domestic law.This scientific study analyzes the legal nature of necessary defense in the activities of the National Police of Ukraine, and highlights its limits and peculiarities of application. Particular attention is paid to the rights and obligations of police officers in the event of the use of force, and the legal aspects of necessary defense in the international context are also considered. It also examines cases of exceeding the limits of necessary defense and the liability that a police officer may bear for exceeding the permissible limits.The study concludes that the legal regulation of necessary defense is critical to maintaining the legitimacy of police officers’ actions in the performance of their duties. It is important to have clear instructions and training for police officers to ensure a balance between protecting public safety and preventing violations of citizens’ rights.