To train more police officers with cybercrime enforcement knowledge, the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB), Police College and Personnel Wing have joined hands with the University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland, to recommend Force officers to attend its Master in Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation Programme. The first cohort comprises 30 officers from 11 different units and Districts among whom 20 are fully sponsored by the Force, including tuition fee, study grant and study leave.

The two-year programme adopts the dual mode of distance learning and physical examination, encompassing professional knowledge in computer forensics, cybercrime investigation, open source intelligence gathering and financial investigation. The programme is specifically designed for law enforcement officers and is highly recommended by the INTERPOL and law enforcement officers worldwide involved in cybercrime. During the past 17 years since its inception, more than 1 500 law enforcement officers from 77 countries around the world have completed the programme.

The programme will commence in September this year. Trainees attended a pre-course seminar on August 7, during which the representative of UCD Prof Rupert Bowen made an online briefing on details of the programme. Chief Superintendent of CSTCB Lam Cheuk-ho encouraged the trainees to take advantage of the opportunities for continuing education to equip themselves and build up a tech-savvy team.

Officers attend the written examination for selection.