Systematic Analysis of the use of Innovative Approaches in Operational and Investigative Activities: The Republic of Azerbaijan Case

The new conditions of law enforcement, technological and digital evolution have had a significant impact on the emergence of new approaches to investigation. The goal of this article is to systematically investigate the application of innovative approaches to investigative activities, taking into account the experience of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The author used the content analysis of the legislative framework and professional scientific literature, which made it possible to summarise the existing traditions of applying innovations in other countries and compare them with the Azerbaijani practice using the systematisation method. The results of the study indicate that due to the deep integration of digital technologies into operational and investigative activities, a problem has arisen with respect to the legal framework for preserving the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. Achieving justice in this matter is an important option, for the implementation of which there is a need to use European standards. Adherence to this vector allows preserving the democratic nature of operational and investigative procedures. The article also establishes that the main innovative methods of organising operational and investigative activities in the Republic of Azerbaijan are the use of information technologies with a view to increasing the efficiency of detecting unlawful acts and combating crime. The conclusions also emphasise that international cooperation in the field of law also allows for effective detective operations through cooperation with neighbouring countries and other EU countries.