The police patrol service dates back to September 2, 1923, when the Central Administrative Directorate of the NKVD of Moscow issued an official document - "Instruction to a police officer". This instruction detailed the rights and obligations of the police officer on duty. Therefore, the day of September 2 has since been considered a professional holiday of the patrol and guard service.
The patrol service is the main, most numerous and closest to citizens link of law enforcement agencies. The main duty of the teaching staff is to protect public order, promptly suppress illegal actions that threaten the life, health and property of citizens, as well as the property of enterprises and organizations.
A lot is required from the patrol and guard service employees, for example, unconditional compliance with the laws, loyalty to the official duty, patience and endurance, the ability to take risks if necessary. Not every person is able to withstand a busy schedule of duty, endure physical fatigue, nervous stress for a long time and at the same time not become embittered, daily encountering unpleasant personalities who have embarked on a criminal path.
The direct duty of the officers of the patrol and guard service is to maintain public order during mass events, when a large number of people accumulate in a limited area. It can be a sports match, a concert of a popular rock band or rallies and processions, a citywide holiday, etc. On such days, employees have a special responsibility.
On the day of September 2, all police officers who are part of the patrol service are officially congratulated by the heads of the police department and the department of internal affairs. The most distinguished faculty members are encouraged by announcing gratitude, presenting certificates of honor, rewarding with cash prizes or presenting for the next rank. If, in the performance of their official duty, the staff of the teaching staff showed special courage and courage, risking their lives, their leadership can turn to the Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a petition to award them with orders and medals of the Russian Federation. On this day, constructions and concerts in honor of law enforcement agencies are held in cities. Some branches organize competitions for their employees.
