Digital and cybercrime is no longer a curiosity in policing: it’s what we deal with on a daily basis.

National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Cybercrime, Deputy Chief Constable Peter Goodman said:

“Despite long term falls in traditional crime types, there is growing evidence that crime has moved online. Digital and cybercrime is no longer a curiosity or new specialism in policing: it’s what we deal with on a daily basis.

“The priorities for law enforcement are to make the UK a hostile place for cyber-criminals to target or operate, improve the response to victims and develop capabilities in local forces. The NPCC is working closely with the National Crime Agency and College of Policing to develop effective systems and train staff tackle fraud, cyber and digital crime.  Transforming our response to these crimes is a challenge but it is a priority for investment in policing.  Additional funding through the National Cyber Security Programme has supplied specialist investigators and protect officers at regional level and there’s increasing evidence of forces supporting this with local cyber-capabilities.”