NSW Police Force has unveiled a state-of-the-art digital forensics facility for Cybercrime Squad investigators.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott said the purpose-built facility was the first of its kind in Australia and enabled officers to securely conduct investigations into sophisticated technology-enabled crime.
“NSW Police is constantly adapting to the evolving behaviour of criminals who attempt to conceal their identity by using technology,” Mr Elliott said.
“The community should rest assured that Cybercrime Squad investigators are up to the challenges posed by modern day criminals and will aggressively pursue these individuals so that they face the full force of the law,” he said.
Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said the new facility gave Cybercrime Squad detectives access to world-class tools and technology to combat criminal activities in the digital world.
“Traditional crime types are advancing significantly online, which poses a unique challenge for law enforcement throughout the world, not only here in Australia,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“However, our Cybercrime Squad officers have been evolving and adapting their tactics within this space to covertly infiltrate criminal networks who commit illicit activities online,” he said.
Commissioner Fuller said that in 2017 the NSW Police established the first standalone Cybercrime Squad in Australia, which recognised the importance the organisation placed upon developing the capability and capacity to respond effectively online when community safety was at risk.
