In this article formation and modern development of system of law enforcement bodies of the Russian Federation are described. The main directions of reforming of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation are formulated in orders of the President of the Russian Federation; the main objective is creation of the professional police meeting requirements of the society. The special place in the article is given to the description of social purpose of law enforcement bodies, their tasks and functions.
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