Cyber Crime
There are several ways agencies can develop robust privacy standards while taking advantage of emerging technologies to improve public safety
Interactive virtual environment simulates cybersecurity incidents for realistic, hands-on training for law enforcement
The parents of James Woods, 17, are on a mission to shine a light on the events leading up to the death of their only child by suicide and what happened after
Based on dozens of real-life CyberTipline reports, an interactive film follows the story of a 15-year-old boy’s exploitation online
As technology continues to integrate into all aspects of daily life, it has unfortunately also become a tool for perpetrating violence
“Recreating crime scenes, information sharing and planning of tactics will boost situational awareness,” the Interpol report states
Solutions and insights for protecting public safety networks from cyberattacks
The teen was safely reunited with her mother, but that outcome required quick coordination between at least six law enforcement agencies in two states within 27 hours
“Not every child ... will have the support system to deal with this issue,” Dorota Mani, the mother of a victim, said. “And they might not see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted the case in a speech at IACP 2023
Dr. David P. Weber, who blew the whistle on misconduct in the Bernie Madoff and R. Allen Stanford cases, is using a $2.6M grant to oversee interns investigating fraudsters preying on the elderly
As America’s senior population grows, police must adjust to better serve their needs
Shawn Talmadge of Virginia’s Department of Emergency Management explains why cyber threat intelligence-sharing is key to preparing the state for large-scale disaster response
The breach has disabled patrol vehicle laptops, forcing officers to write down details of calls they receive from dispatch
The hackers posted over 120K files from BART’s PD, including the names of child abuse victims, driver’s license numbers and mental health info
Building an effective response plan to thwart ransomware attacks requires a methodical and considered approach
Political ideology or financial motives were behind nearly every observed cyberattack on law enforcement
Sheriff’s detective Sgt. Allison Garafola received a complaint submitted by Google through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Predators pose as teens online to coerce young girls and boys into sharing nude photos or videos of themselves
Dispatchers have resorted to using pen and paper, while officers must use encrypted radio while on patrol
Police leaders can safely and securely share information about cybersecurity threats and cyberattacks with their counterparts in the public safety community
Investigation of cyberstalking, or any stalking based on communications, should start with a visit to the appropriate prosecutor for guidance on the constitutional guardrails
A recent case demonstrates the role of the private search doctrine in the new age of technology and the possibility of online searches
The second is knowing how to handle the evidence when the worst happens
The hackers replaced the front page of each site with a photo of a Turkish phrase
Ransomware is a growing threat in the public sector, but there are tools and grants available to help police and other agencies avoid costly incidents
Law enforcement agencies continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks; here’s how your agency can fight back
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
This wasn’t the first time hackers infiltrated the agency’s computer systems; hackers seized control of the police dispatch system and other data in 2018