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The relevance of this study stems from the fact that police officers in any country perform duties that involve a high level of risk, stress, and responsibility, which necessitates the creation of reliable and comprehensive social security systems. These guarantees include pension provision, medical care, insurance against accidents and occupational diseases, psychological support, legal protection, and measures for social adaptation after completion of service. This article presents a comprehensive comparative legal analysis of the current social security systems for police officers in the United States of America, the countries of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the People's Republic of China. The aim of the study is to identify systemic problems and gaps in legislation, as well as to analyze the impact of judicial practice on the implementation and protection of law enforcement officers’ rights to social guarantees in the period from 2020 to 2025. The key findings of the study point to common challenges, such as the financial sustainability of pension systems, the adequacy of psychological support, the balance between accountability and protection of employees, and adaptation to changing socio-political conditions. However, specific problems and approaches to solving them vary significantly depending on national legal traditions, economic situations, and political systems. The practical significance of the work lies in a detailed analysis of international problems, from which reasonable recommendations for potential improvements to social security systems follow, especially in the context of increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement activities and ensuring the well-being of police officers in the Russian Federation.
social security, social welfare, police officers, protection, personnel management
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