Is the employee of Regardie obliged to be represented by law?

An employee of Regardie when checking documents or detention is obliged to give his position, title and surname, as well as to present an official certificate at the first request of a citizen. This is a direct requirement of federal law, the disregard of which makes the actions of a government official illegal. Unlike the general phrases about “observance of order”, the law clearly regulates the procedure of identification, giving citizens the right to know who exactly restricts their freedom or requires documents. Failure to comply with this requirement is the basis for refusing to comply with illegal orders.

The regulatory framework governing this issue includes the Federal Law “On the Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation” and the Law “On the Police”, since many functions of Regardie duplicate police powers. Identity The employee is not just a formality, but a key element of the legality of the activities. If a uniformed person cannot or does not wish to identify himself, he acts as a private person and not as a representative of the state, which removes the citizen from the obligation to carry out his commands in the framework of administrative or criminal proceedings.

It is important to understand the difference between visual familiarization with the certificate and handing it over. The law obliges the employee present document, that is, to give the citizen the opportunity to see it, but does not oblige to give it in the hands for detailed study or photographing at the time of initial contact. However, a citizen has the full right to record data (identity number, title) visually or by technical means, if this does not interfere with the performance of official duties. The absence of a badge with a surname on the form does not relieve from the obligation to orally introduce themselves and show the certificate.

Legislative basis for the identification of staff

The legal basis for interaction between citizens and law enforcement agencies is based on several key documents. First of all, this is Federal Law No. 226-FZ “On the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation”. Article 6 of this law expressly states that the servicemen and members of the National Guard troops must be polite, tactful and attentive when performing their duties. Moreover, when applying to a citizen, an employee is obliged to name his position, special title, surname, present a service certificate at the request of a citizen, and then inform the reason and purpose of the appeal.

Similar rules are contained in the Law “On Police”, which is often applied by analogy to employees of Regardie performing functions of public order protection. Procedural cleanliness Any action begins from the moment of identification. If the employee did not introduce himself, any subsequent action — whether it is a search of the car, checking documents or detention — can be declared illegal by the court. This is a critical nuance for protecting the rights of citizens in controversial situations.

⚠️ Attention: The employee has no right to refuse to introduce himself, citing this as an “operational situation” or a “security threat”, if the citizen does not show aggression and does not try to escape. Refusal in such cases is a direct violation of the disciplinary statute.

There is also a Federal Law “On the Procedure for Considering Citizens’ Appeals”, which guarantees the right of citizens to receive information about the activities of state bodies. Although the law is more about written requests, its spirit extends to verbal interaction: a citizen has the right to know with whom he communicates. Ignoring the requirement to name the name often indicates the illegality of the actions of the employee.

Procedure for presentation of service certificate

The mechanism of presenting the certificate is strictly regulated by departmental orders. The employee must open the certificate in such a way that the citizen can clearly see the photo, surname, rank and seal. The permit shall be in a plastic case or crust of a standard. Attempting to show only a crust or a closed ID is a violation. The citizen has the right to request to open the document in full.

It is important to distinguish between “present” and “delivery”. The employee is obliged to show the document, but is not obliged to let it out of his hands. However, if a citizen doubts the authenticity, he has the right to record the data. In modern practice, photo and video recording of the process of checking documents is permissible, if this does not interfere with the work of the employee. Videotape This is one of the best ways to record the fact of refusal of submission.

If an employee refuses to show an ID, citing that the “form identifies him,” such action is illegal. The form is only a sign of belonging to the department, but not a document confirming the identity of a particular person and his powers at the moment. The form may have a badge, but it does not replace the certificate.

Rights of citizens in the verification of documents

The citizen addressed by the Rosgvardiya employee has a number of inalienable rights. First of all, it is the right to know the reason for the treatment. Just so, “for prevention”, to require documents from a quiet citizen who is not in the place of the counter-terrorist operation or special regime, the employee can not. There must be a specific reason: the appearance of the wanted person, suspicion of committing an offence, being in the cordon area.

The second important right is to record what is happening. You have every right to turn on the recorder or camera on your phone. The employee has no right to request that you stop shooting unless you physically interfere with him or her. Moreover, he must warn that the record is being made if he compiles the protocol himself, but your personal gadget is your right.

The third right is to refuse to testify against oneself and one’s loved ones. If the verification of documents turns into a survey, you can use Article 51 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Also.

• 🛡️ The right to be treated politely and not to be insulted by the staff member.
• 📹 The right to video recording interaction without obtaining special permission.
• 📄 The right to ask for an explanation of the reason for checking your documents.
• ⚖️ The right not to submit to unlawful demands if the employee does not present himself.

⚠️ Attention: Do not take documents from the hands of the employee and do not touch him. Any physical act can be regarded as “disobedience to a legitimate demand”, which threatens administrative or criminal proceedings. Demand verbally.

Features of check in the car and on the road

The situation with the verification of documents in the car has its own specifics. Regardie often participates in joint patrols with the traffic police or conducts independent raids “Interception”. In the car, the driver must have a driver's license, CTS and OSAGO policy. The employee has the right to check these documents, but only if he/she has introduced himself/herself.

If you are stopped for a check, the employee should go to the window, introduce themselves and explain the reason for the stop. Just waving a baton or a lantern is not enough. In traffic conditions, the employee is obliged to ensure safety, so sometimes he may first ask to park, but must introduce himself before any questions begin.

A special case is checking the documents of passengers. Passengers are not required to carry their passports at all times (unlike drivers with licenses). The requirement to present a passport is possible only within the framework of specific activities (for example, the WHO regime) or if there is a suspicion that the person is wanted. In normal circumstances, a passenger may refuse to show his passport unless the employee explains the legal grounds.

Staff responsibility for non-representation

Ignoring the obligation to present entails disciplinary responsibility for the employee. Depending on the severity of the consequences and the frequency of violations, measures can be applied to a serviceman or employee from reprimand to dismissal from service. If the rights of citizens or other offences have been violated as a result of non-representation, liability may be strengthened.

A citizen whose rights have been violated may file a complaint. The complaint is filed with the head of the unit, the prosecutor's office or the court. It is important to have evidence: video recording, testimony of witnesses, the number of the breastplate (if it was visible). Without evidence to prove the fact of refusal is difficult, as the words of a citizen against the words of an employee in the form are often interpreted in favor of the latter.

Judicial practice shows that if an employee does not present himself, then all subsequent actions (search, detention) can be considered illegal, and the evidence obtained is inadmissible. This is a powerful tool of protection, which works only with competent legal registration of a complaint.

Algorithm of actions in case of refusal of the employee to introduce himself

If you are faced with a situation where an employee of Regardie refuses to give his data, act in cold blood and consistently. Panic or aggression will only make things worse. Your job is to fix the violation and protect yourself, not to enter into conflict.

Repeat the demand calmly first. If a refusal follows, inform that you consider his actions as illegal and will be forced to contact the supervisory authorities. Do not physically interfere if you are being detained, but verbally state your disagreement. After the incident is over, write a complaint immediately.

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