relevant approach and specific training that has to be purposefully developed. Threats to the internal security of the Republic of Latvia are caused by inhabitants, specifically youth, of Latvia who take part in various activities that juxtapose the national interests of the Republic of Latvia. In order to confine such activities, it is very important to put in order the regulatory framework. In 2015, the Saeima adopted amendments in the Criminal Law that establish that people will be held criminally liable for unlawfully taking part in an armed conflict, funding an armed conflict, as well as recruiting, training and sending other persons to armed conflicts. It is very important that the state administration institutions continue the development of the regulatory framework in order to limit the possibility of children and young people participating in military training camps located in other countries. Considering the significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Europe, as well as the decision of the Republic of Latvia to provide support for a set number of refugees, it is concluded that this issue will create new threats and challenges to the internal security of the Republic of Latvia in the near future. Difficult geopolitic situation, refugees taken by the Republic of Latvia, and the increasing numbers of refugees will create tension and insecurity within the society in the future. The issue of refugees will increase radicalisation rate of certain parts of the society, and this phenomenon will be used by separate, including radical, organisations that will try to combine their resources and concentrate their activities by protesting against support to refugees and their dislocation in the Republic of Latvia. Priorities of the Republic of Latvia Regarding the Prevention of Threats to the Internal Security: Strengthening of Security and Defence Capacity of the State Border Strengthening of security and defence capacity of the state border must be carried out due to possible external threats because the eastern border of the Republic of Latvia also is the outer border of EU and NATO, as well as an immigration route. The capacity of human resources and material and technical equipment of the State Border Guard must be increased in order to strengthen the security of the state border. Special attention must be directed towards staff training, as well as developing a green border and equipping it with the necessary technical units. If the capacity of the State Border Guard is to be increased, the issue of the compatibility of its material and technical equipment, training process, and response procedure with the National