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Call for cyber volunteers

by msecadm4921

The City of London Police force seeks financial and cyber-security people to volunteer on a consultancy basis to assist investigators in complex economic crime inquiries. The force is holding an open evening on Wednesday, September  26 for those interested to find out more. City of London Police make the point that economic crime is now estimated to cost the UK more than £73 billion a year, causing direct harm to the economy and people.

 

 

The City of London Police is the national police service lead for economic crime. The force investigates a range of complex, high value and high profile economic crimes, some of which involve abuse of financial markets and cyber security-related criminality.

 

The force has a volunteer scheme whereby volunteers give their time to various departments. The force is seeking people to volunteer within its Economic Crime Directorate.

 

City of London Police Commander Ian Dyson says: “We investigate some of the most complex and high value frauds in the UK, cases that are being made more intricate by evolving financial markets and constantly advancing technology.

 

“To effectively tackle this type of criminality and bring those responsible to justice we’re seeking experts in these fields to work with us as volunteer consultants.

 

“This arrangement will assist our investigators unpick the locks set up to undertake and conceal frauds, and provide volunteers with the opportunity to enhance their skills through a unique and rewarding experience.”

 

Businesses with corporate social responsibility schemes will have the opportunity to support their employees as volunteer consultants.

 

The open evening will explain the type of work the force does, how volunteer consultants can help, and the benefits of getting involved for both individuals and corporate entities.

 

The open evening will run at the force HQ at 37 Wood Street, EC2P 2NQ from 5.30pm. This is a free event, with refreshments provided. 

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