Cyber Crime

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