Tactical Police Work in Ukraine: Strategies, Challenges and Innovations in a Wartime Environment

This one-hour seminar explores the dynamic landscape of the National Police of Ukraine and State Border Guard Service tactical police work in a wartime environment. Attendees will gain insight into the strategic reorganization and training of law enforcement units, and the integration of advanced technologies like drones and surveillance systems for enhanced operational capabilities to respond to events with military-trained suspects who may counterattack. Real-world case studies will highlight these innovations in action as the National Police of Ukraine and State Border Guard Service tactical units respond to emerging incidents. The seminar will also illustrate the high-risk operational environments where the tactical units operate and their initiatives to improve tactical responses and psychological resilience while protecting communities under attack. Challenges such as resource constraints will be discussed, and attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of how the National Police of Ukraine have used innovation to respond to critical events in a wartime environment.