Diagnostic Material for Revealing the Specifics of Cadets Studying at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia Training for Educational Activities

Aim. To identify the vector of improvement of professional competencies and personal qualities of cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the field of educational activities, to consider the concept of “educational competence of a police officer”, and to identify its components. Considering the identified components, select diagnostic techniques to study readiness of cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for educational activities. 
Methodology. The methodological basis of the research is a set of approaches and ideas based on philosophical, general scientific and specific scientific levels. The main research methods are the analysis of regulatory legal documents of the Russian Federation and scientific sources on the stated problem, synthesis of scientific ideas, generalization of pedagogical and theoretical practical experience.
Results. It has been shown by theoretical analysis that the essence of the concept of “educational activity” of the future specialist of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and its methodological support in the personnel training system is insufficiently developed. During the professional training of cadets for educational activities, it is necessary to focus on expanding the educational potential of the student for further practical application. As part of his official activities, to form a legal awareness among citizens, a police officer needs to carry out educational work. Thus, the role of professional training for educational activities in the territorial bodies of internal affairs and in educational institution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is emphasized. In this regard, up-to-date diagnostic material relevant to this area is provided. 
Research implications. The concept of “educational activity of a future specialist of the Ministry of Internal Affairs” is clarified, professionally important and personally significant qualities of a police officer are reflected, materials of a multilevel assessment system of diagnostic and organizational techniques are presented, which consists of several blocks such as communicative-speech, organizational-managerial, motivational, intellectual-competence and reflexive.
Conclusions. The introduction of up-to-date diagnostic material into the educational process of the educational organization of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia to prepare future specialists of internal affairs bodies for educational activities will contribute to improving both their qualifications and the quality of the work of the entire law enforcement system. The essence of educational activities both within the educational system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and in the professional and service structure is deep integration and an integrated approach to the implementation of educational resources.

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