1938 in the organization and activities of the Militia of Ukraine

Abstract

The questions related to the change of structure of NКVS and basic aspects of activity of militia in 1938. These questions are scantily explored are examined in the article. 1938 in history of militia of URSR was saturated enough by various events. The searches of ways of optimization of structure of organs of internal affairs proceeded. Changes took place in guidance of NКVS of the USSR and Ukrainian SSR.A question is reflected about the organizational strengthening of activity of GAI, ideological and political education of workers of militia in a spirit "devotion to the ideas of socialism and merciless fight against the enemies of people". Changes took place in the form of employees of militia. It is shown, as counteraction to some types of crimes came true in this time, in particular by robberies, thefts that were most widespread. Basic defects are analysed in-process militia, that was marked of that time guidance of NКVS. Militia posts were proposed on distribution that did not change for years and case-insensitive operative necessity. Markets, gardens, cinemas and other public places, were provided not enough with militia, cities in a night-time were guarded badly. For posts the insignificant number of militiamen was used.This aspect of activity of militia was politicized, that had been by characteristic for that time. Counteraction of criminality, that on the whole was successful, though not such, as it was represented in parade reports.