METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUMANISTIC APPROACH IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE OF UKRAINE OFFICERS

Abstract

The article substantiates the methodological foundations of the humanistic approach to the professional activity of the officers of the National Police of Ukraine. The analysis of contemporary interpretations of humanism encompassing education, psychology, philosophy, sociology, and related fields makes it possible to consider humanism as an interdisciplinary platform integrating philosophical, psychological, and pedagogical approaches into a unified and coherent system of values.
It is emphasized that the leading idea of humanistic thinking is the human-centered approach, which constitutes the conceptual basis of professional education for specialists in the “human-to-human” sphere, particularly law enforcement officers.
It is highlighted that the humanistic approach forms the basis of a pedagogical concept centered on the individual with their inner world, motivation, and aspiration for self-improvement. This ensures high professional efficiency grounded in the ideas of personalism, respect for human dignity, and recognition of the uniqueness of every individual. In this regard, legal education should combine fundamental training with a value-oriented approach in which the personality of the future law enforcement officer is viewed as an active subject of their own professional development, possessing a stable civic position and professional ethics.
The methodological foundations for the training of law enforcement personnel have been substantiated, the basis of which is the integration of emotional intelligence, motivational resilience as an integral component of professional activity, and moral culture, which contributes to the formation of an internal system of value orientations, norms, and beliefs that regulate their professional behavior and ensure a high level of responsibility in decision-making.
It is noted that the professional activity of a police officer should be based on the unconditional recognition of the dignity of every individual regardless of their social status, nationality, or worldview orientations. Such an approach, formed within the context of the humanistic paradigm, presupposes an internal readiness to prevent manifestations of discrimination, cruelty, and prejudice in professional practice.
The expediency of implementing international experience as a factor in the institutional development of the police is considered and substantiated. Such implementation is aimed at establishing democratic standards, humanizing police activity, combating corruption, and ensuring inclusiveness in law enforcement activity