Abstract: The investigation of crimes is a specific social activity, which has become much more complicated at the moment of the development of society. In this regard, the organizational aspect of the investigation is of particular importance. The fundamental role in the organization of the investigation is occupied by the principles that form the main direction of the activities of all law enforcement agencies, both in organizing the workflow and in the investigation as a whole. This paper examines such an important principle as the optimal workload of the investigator. It seems to us that now investigators in their professional activities aim not so much to ensure security and public order, but to increase their quantitative indicators. In other words, the main task of the investigator is not to combat real crime, but to bring its level to such an extent that each reporting period the indicators of this employee only grow, which would affect a positive assessment of his work. In this regard, proposals have been made to revise the practical implementation of the principle of optimal workload of the investigator.
Another important aspect of the optimal workload is the need to take into account the individual characteristics and needs of each investigator. Some investigators may be able to handle more cases than others, while others may need more time and support to complete their tasks. Therefore, it is important to provide each investigator with the necessary resources and support to achieve optimal performance.
It should also be noted that the optimal workload depends on the specific conditions and circumstances of each investigation. For example, some investigations may require more time and resources due to the complexity and nature of the crime. In such cases, it may be necessary to adjust the workload accordingly to ensure the most effective investigation