Features of Training and Professional Retraining of Expert Personnel for Government Forensic Institutions in Contemporary Context

The article discusses the specifics of training expert personnel for government forensic institutions in the context of widespread digitalization. Taking into account the requirements contained in the Article 11 of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 73-FZ dated May 31, 2001 (as amended on July 22, 2024) “On Government Forensic Activity in the Russian Federation”, the author’s position is substantiated with regard to the need to gradually align methodological support of forensic and expert units within various departmental structures which implies changes in their organizational and staffing structure. The article shows the impact of positive and negative aspects of widespread digitalization on the expansion of competence limits of forensic experts, which directly concerns the issues of training expert personnel and their professional retraining. Based on the conducted research, the author gives argumentation for the expediency of developing an integrated methodology for studying objects of digital nature. In terms of strengthening interdepartmental cooperation in the field of expert personnel training, it is also highlighted the importance of forecasting and scientific foresight for further development of the institution of forensic examination and expert practice.

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