The effective work of the security services in the Republic of Bulgaria is in direct dependence on their respective powers Cover Image

Ефективната работа на службите за сигурност в република България е в пряка зависимост от предоставените им правомощия
The effective work of the security services in the Republic of Bulgaria is in direct dependence on their respective powers

Author(s): Ivaylo Petrov
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: security system; development; modern legal framework;
Summary/Abstract: The topicality of the study is determined by the major changes that have occurred in recent years in Europe, reflecting on the security of any country. This requires enactment of major reforms in all public systems, including security system. The actual in this case is determined by the lack of political will in Bulgaria over the past 25 years to make serious structural reforms. Creation and restructuring of institutions within the security system are processes that ensure protection of life and well-being of citizens, the main priority of the state. Efficient management and operation of the security services in solving a problem must be clearly stipulated in legislation, which gives a prerequisite for well-structured services with clear authorities. In recent years, a number of legislative changes were made in the security sector. This paper examines the strategic aspects of structural changes in the security system, and in particular: the creation of a new legal framework as a prerequisite for adequate and timely reaction of the services in a specific crisis situation.