On September 18, the Compliance Service of the Institute of Occupational Training (IOT) of ZKITU held an event for first-year students aimed at enhancing their legal awareness and culture. The event was dedicated to the topic “The New Constitution – New Opportunities and New Tasks.” It was organized within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation between ZKITU and the Department of Police of the West Kazakhstan Region, with the participation of police officers.
The event was moderated by T.Kh. Rakhmetov, Head of the Compliance Service of IOT, retired Police Colonel, Associate Professor of the Department of Law, and Candidate of Legal Sciences. He introduced the guests and participants of the event, including A.K. Bozymova, Professor and Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, founder of ZKITU; B.A. Bilyasheva, Director of IOT, Professor and Candidate of Technical Sciences; K.E. Khalelov, Deputy Head of the Police Department for Countering Offences; N.B. Temirshev, Police Major and Head of the Public Order Protection Department of the Abai Police Department; B.A. Tugelov, Police Lieutenant Colonel and Senior Operative Officer of the Department for Countering Drug-Related Offences; A.T. Dzhanbagaev, Police Major and Senior Operative Officer of the Department for Combating Organized Crime; M.K. Nurkatova, Juvenile Affairs District Inspector of the Abai Police Department; K. Khamitov, Senior Police Lieutenant and District Inspector of the same unit, as well as lecturers and first-year students of the Department of Architecture and Construction of IOT ZKITU.
In his speech, the moderator noted that the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan reflects the principles of building a Just Kazakhstan, strengthening the rule of law and order, strict observance of the rights and obligations of individuals and citizens, and paying increased attention to science, education, technological development and the younger generation as a whole. “Law and order are the unshakable foundation of our state,” said President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokayev.
The police officers who addressed the students explained the current criminal and administrative legislation and liability for drug-related offences, cyber offences, violations of public order and road safety rules, bullying and stalking. They also provided examples of the above-mentioned offences committed by young people, minors and students in the region. Video materials were demonstrated on these topics, and answers were provided to all questions from students and lecturers.
A.K. Dzhubalieva, Director for Academic Affairs of IOT and Candidate of Biological Sciences, in her speech emphasized the importance of students having a responsible attitude toward their studies, complying with the Academic Integrity Rules, the ZKITU Student Code and the rules of conduct at ZKITU and in student dormitories, as well as treating each other and the teaching staff with respect.
At the conclusion of the event, A.K. Bozymova, founder of ZKITU, wished the first-year students academic success, active participation in scientific, cultural and sports events held at the university, and encouraged them to become law-abiding and responsible citizens of the country. She also expressed gratitude to the representatives of the Department of Police for their active participation