On July 8, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to prevent crime in mahallas (local communities) and ensure the rule of law, the President’s press service reports.
The first decree of the head of state this year was dedicated to this issue. The document, signed on January 3, set a priority task for law enforcement agencies to ensure timely prevention of offenses in every mahalla by 2025. Responsible leaders were assigned to each mahalla with a difficult crime situation.
Over the past six months, an effective system of social prevention based on targeted roadmaps has been implemented in every region, district, and mahalla. The digitalization of monitoring the situation in public places has been expanded, and scientific and practical research has been conducted by higher education institutions within the law enforcement system. Special attention has been paid to preventing crime among minors, youth, women, and in the sphere of family and domestic relations. As a result, no crimes have been recorded in 5,200 mahallas.
Nevertheless, a difficult crime situation persists in a number of mahallas. It was emphasized that it is necessary to strengthen the work of prevention inspectors, criminal investigation officers, patrol and guard services, and security services to ensure the safety of the population. The need to “bring the entire system down” and turn each mahalla into a territory free from crime was noted.
Particular attention was paid to cases of illegal drug trafficking, especially among young people. Despite active efforts to combat them, the destruction of narcotic substances and underground laboratories, the problem has not been completely eliminated. In this regard, the need to use video surveillance and artificial intelligence to detect the spread of narcotic substances and eliminate the sources of their appearance was emphasized.
Cybercrime was named as one of the most pressing problems of today. It accounted for 42 percent of all crimes committed in the country since the beginning of the year.
In this context, the significance of the Decree of the President of Uzbekistan dated April 30, 2025 “On measures aimed at further strengthening activities to combat crimes committed using information technologies” was particularly noted. The document points to the need to prevent cybercrimes, increase public knowledge and awareness in this area, and ensure the interests of customers and financial security in payment systems.
Raising the level of knowledge and qualifications of employees is a requirement of the times. In this regard, it is planned to improve the activities of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: to gradually increase the admission quota, open new directions and develop dual education.
The head of state gave instructions to adapt educational and qualification programs to modern challenges and threats, as well as to improve the combat and psychological training of employees.
The internal affairs system closely interacts with the prosecutor’s office and other law enforcement agencies. In particular, the crime situation in the country is analyzed daily, and targeted supervisory measures are carried out. The causes of each crime are studied, and measures are taken to prevent their recurrence. Assistance is provided in improving the social conditions of persons previously convicted or under administrative supervision.
Additional tasks have been identified to strengthen coordination and efficiency of law enforcement agencies, timely identify the root causes of offenses, and sharply reduce the level of crime. It was emphasized that peace and tranquility in the country, ensuring the rule of law, are essential conditions for the development of the economy and the well-being of the population.