Abstract: The research subject is social relations in the field of public order protection. The article focuses on the interaction between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation represented by patrol and point duty officers and the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation represented by healthcare workers, in detecting people in the state of alcoholic intoxication, often unconscious or unable to walk, in public places. This category of citizens should be removed from public places and provided with medical aid. The author studies historical materials of the Soviet period, analyzes the current legislation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Healthcare related to public order protection and its comparison with the practical activities of internal affairs bodies. Based on the analysis, the author suggests renewing the work of special medical sobering stations which will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the work of internal affairs officers, provide citizens in the state of alcoholic intoxication with professional medical assistance, and harmonize the actions of police officers and healthcare workers. 
 

Abstract: The article considers the problem of pat-down search as a part of police officers service and gives special attention to the provision of their personal safety. The authors compare pat-down procedures according to the legislation of the Russian Federation and present the results in a comparison chart. The authors draw attention of the police officers to strict observance of the Russian legislation in the field of constitutional rights of Russian citizens during pat-down search. The authors analyze legislative acts regulating the activities of police officers and compares them with the practice of the Internal Affairs Bodies. Based on the research, the authors suggest reconsidering and amending the current legislation in order to ensure appropriate performance of their duties by the police officers, and provide personal and public safety. The authors suggest amending the article 27.7 of the Administrative Offences Code of the Russian Federation.