myAIPMPerceptions of police training needs in cyber-crime
Diarmaid Harkin, Chad Whelan | International Journal of Police Science & Management
This article uses interview data from three specialist cybercrime units in Australia to identify a ‘lack of training’ and what that means for each of these units a) front-line officers, b) higher management, c) generalist investigators and d) specialist investigators and civilians in cyber-crime units. The article recognises the differentiated training needs for each of these units and the overall impact on police organisations effectiveness to respond to cyber-crime. Perceived training requirements and potential ways they can be addressed are investigated while being aware of the many inherent cultural, economic and technical challenges of up-skilling large police organisations.
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Perceptions of police training needs in cyber-crime, Diarmaid Harkin, Chad Whelan, International Journal of Police Science & Management, 2021