А meeting was held between third-year cadets of the Educational and Scientific Institute for Training Specialists for Criminal Police Units of the National Police of Ukraine at Odesa State University of Internal Affairs and the Head of the Criminal Analysis Department of the National Police of Ukraine, Police Colonel Roman Butko.

The key topic of discussion was the development of modern analytics in the National Police and the role of criminal analysis in solving serious and high-profile crimes.

The Head of the Department provided a detailed overview of the practical aspects of analytical support for operational units. The lecturer explained how, through the systematization of Big Data, analysts identify hidden patterns in criminal activity and help determine the identities of serial offenders.

The cadets learned about the specifics of collecting analytical evidentiary materials and the importance of cooperation between analysts and operational officers in successfully bringing cases to court.

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