Host Jerry Ratcliffe and Bohdan Denysenko discussing Ukraine’s policing during wartime. Bogdan Denysenko is a former Ukrainian police officer and now civilian security sector reform and organised crime expert with over 20 years of experience in Ukrainian law enforcement and international advisory work, supporting the Government and Parliament of Ukraine through the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine, based in Kyiv.
They chat about Soviet-era legacies, EU-led reforms, and challenges from the Russian invasion, including staffing shortages and rising threats. The focus is on intelligence-led policing, improved analytics, integrated IT systems, and preparing for post-war organized crime risks.