Aim: A detailed presentation of the legislation affecting the operation of the auxiliary police, which contributes to the establishment and maintenance of public order and public safety, and a tangential presentation of other legislation, highlighting the process and the most important stages of legal development. Methodology: The author of the study, as a practising law enforcement professional and a practising vigilante, summarises the development of the legislation affecting the operation of the vigilante service, the main provisions of the existing norms and their significance, focusing primarily on the Vigilante Act and other related regulations. Findings: The author draws attention to the essence of operating within a regulated framework in order to contribute effectively and lawfully to the creation and maintenance of public safety, shedding light on the need for regulation, its detail and adequacy, and providing an insight into the everyday workings of the Auxiliary police. Value: The author of the study wishes to contribute to the comprehensive scientific research and mapping of the operation of vigilance, recognizing the fact that the researched topic is the prevention of crime, civil participation in the maintenance of public order and public safety, and therefore the cooperation of law enforcement is a constantly topical issue, because in the current circumstances the role of the auxiliary police is an indispensable aid to the police.
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