Abstract: The subject of the study is the specifics of the organization of the service for the protection and escort of persons detained in the Russian Empire in the period 1718–1917, using the example of the Peter and Paul Fortress. The object of the study is the main directions of organizing the activities of the Peter and Paul Fortress as a place of detention in our country for the protection and escort of persons held in it in the period 1718–1917. Studying the history of the experience of organizing the activities of places of detention in our country is necessary to understand the origins of the requirements for the organization of security and escort services for persons held in modern similar institutions. After all, ensuring security during protection and escort is part of the overall national security of modern Russian society. Research method: general scientific research methods (analysis, synthesis, description, comparison) were used, the basis was the dialectical method of cognition. It was important to study the historical experience of the organization of this service and to trace its transformation and change of tactical techniques for its improvement during the time indicated in the title in order to understand the main weaknesses of these activities. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that it was proved that during the specified historical period, only constant vigilance during the guard and escort service in relation to persons in custody made it safe for the employees themselves and for the citizens of the country. It is concluded that the measures for protection and escort on the basis of the specified place of detention were improved depending on the behavior or actions of the persons held in it. Therefore, every modern employee of the convoy service of our time should remember that any tricks of persons in custody will be stopped if you are brave, vigilant and resolute. In this regard, it is important to conduct classes and trainings based, among other things, on the experience of previous generations of convoy units, since the tricks of detainees may be repeated over time, taking into account the development of new technologies.

Abstract: The subject of the study is the development of methodological recommendations for taking into account the peculiarities of escapes by suspects and accused of committing crimes during professional training in the basics of the security and escort service of police officers.
The object of the study is professional training in the basics of the security and escort service of police officers.
The article discusses the peculiarities of the escape of suspects and accused of committing a crime during the implementation of security and escort measures.
The author gives examples of ways to carry out escapes and analyzes the reasons for their commission. Attention is focused on the need to take into account the peculiarities and use of this experience in the training of employees of security and convoy police units during the implementation of professional training programs for employees of internal affairs bodies.
The relevance of the study is determined by the importance of preventing illegal actions in the modern world and, accordingly, the importance of improving the effectiveness of training of security and convoy police officers. To this end, the author has developed methodological recommendations for taking into account the peculiarities of the escapes of suspects and accused of committing crimes during professional training in the basics of the security and escort service of police officers. It is based on departmental regulatory legal acts defining the procedure for the protection and escort of suspects and accused, as well as instructions, reviews and methodological recommendations prepared by units engaged in methodological support of official activities, as well as the opinion of the scientific community competent in this matter.