Representatives of Chaplain Patrol International and the NGO "Chaplain Patrol – Ukraine" visited Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs. The meeting covered law enforcement training in Ukraine and the United States, the use of modern technologies in policing, and the role of the chaplaincy in the moral and psychological support of law enforcement officers.

The delegation included Douglas Roy Wright, Chief of Police of Summerville (USA); Mihail Gopsha, Senior Chaplain of Chaplain Patrol International and Development Director for the Republic of Moldova (USA); Kostiantyn Nekrasa, Senior Chaplain of Vinnytsia Oblast; chaplains Andrii Kuvshynkin and Vadym Dakhnenko; and interpreter Olha Zvolinska.

Rector of the University, Police General of the Third Rank Valerii Sokurenko, told the guests about the history of KhNUIA, its main areas of activity, its material and technical resources, and the organisation of law enforcement training under martial law.

"Today, law enforcement training requires constant improvement, taking into account the realities of wartime and the best international practices. It is important for us to study the experience of colleagues from other countries, discuss shared professional tasks, and find new opportunities for cooperation. Such meetings help us better understand our partners' approaches and identify areas for further collaboration," said Valerii Sokurenko.

First Vice-Rector of KhNUIA Viktor Vasylenko outlined the specifics of police training in Ukraine, in particular the combination of theoretical instruction with practical training. Particular attention was paid to the use of artificial intelligence in police work and law enforcement training, the responsible application of modern technologies, and the role of video evidence in documenting offences and investigating crimes.

Douglas Roy Wright thanked the university leadership for its hospitality, stressed the importance of professional dialogue, and expressed support for the Ukrainian people and for police officers who continue to carry out their duties amid russian aggression. He also voiced hope for the further development of cooperation between Ukrainian and American colleagues.

Cadets and academic staff of KhNUIA took an active part in the conversation. They asked their American colleague about how policing is organised in the United States, police training, officers' powers, community engagement, and approaches to ensuring public safety. Participants discussed the shared values important to law enforcement officers in both countries: responsibility, dedication to service, the protection of citizens' rights, and readiness to help people.

The meeting provided an opportunity for open professional dialogue, an exchange of experience, and a broadening of cadets' understanding of international law enforcement practice.

KhNUIA Press Office