Operational-search activity - work that is carried out, behind the scenes or publicly, by special operational units that are authorized to do this by the law of the Russian Federation. The essence of this activity is to carry out a number of activities aimed at protecting the health, life, freedom and rights of citizens. Employees of these units are responsible for the safety of property and the state from encroachments.
The operational-search activity consists in the identification, prevention, disclosure of crimes, as well as in the identification of persons preparing them. In the case of committing criminal acts, employees of the units must detect the criminal and detain him. These services also help in the search for missing persons or those who threaten the foundations of the state.
The basis of the operational-search activity includes the identification of the perpetrators of the crime, the disclosure of crimes, as well as the search for people hiding from the judiciary.
The operational-search activity is based on the principles of constitutional legality, which provides for the observance and respect of human rights. Employees of such units use the principles of conspiracy. Bodies carrying out operational investigative activities must respect and respect the human rights to the inviolability of life and home when working. It is not allowed to carry out activities for purposes not specified in the legislative acts of the Russian Federation.
A person who decides that employees of these units are violating their authority may sue them and appeal their actions. If the court found the person not guilty or the case was suspended due to lack of evidence, a person can sue the search authorities if he considers that his rights have been violated. While the trial is ongoing, the investigative authorities must provide the judge with all the necessary documents and information. But if the activities of the operatives are carried out secretly or by introducing a secret agent, then they have the right not to disclose this information. In case of unproven guilt of a person, all information obtained during the investigation is stored for 1 year, then destroyed. Information on wiretapping in this case is deleted after 6 months from the date of termination of the investigation. 3 months before destruction, this must be reported to the appropriate judge.
Detective-search activity is carried out by bodies that are strictly forbidden to carry out activities in the interests of any political party or religious association. They are also prohibited from protecting the interests of local governments and various associations. Information about personal or family life should not be disseminated. It is prohibited to carry out provocative actions: to incite or induce the commission of illegal actions.
The falsification of performance results is not at all welcomed; for this, the operative may lose his job. If a violation is discovered, the prosecutor must restore justice and compensate for the damage caused by such bodies. Violation of the law during the performance of operational-search activities by the employees of these units may result in liability as provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.