SCD9 will fight obscene publications and related problems

Experts in several different fields have been brought together into one London unit named SCD9.

The aim of the unit is to tackle crime in areas such as trafficking, prostitiuion, violence, drugs and other relevant crimes. Approximately 39 officers with the necessary experience have been hired to work within the unit.

One area of the unit will also focus on obscene publications, extreme pornography and sharing of indecent images of children via the Internet. It is hoped that the research and work done in this part of the unit will cut down the overall problem of indecent imagery and related sex offences.

SCD9 has been criticised as being a waste of Police resouces and money. However, the Metropolitan Police are confident it will make a significant difference in the fight against crime.

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Strategy for Cybercrime

A new strategy for fighting cyber crime has been released by the Office for Cyber Security.

The strategy outlines five primary objectives as follows:

Co-ordination to tackle cyber crime across Government - A need for improvement upon existing efforts of fighting cyber crime in general.

Provision of an effective law enforcement response - Enhancing operating and intelligence facilities for all law enforcement responding to cyber crime is also a priority. The development aims to be achieved through the use of 'accurate reporting systems'.

Raise public confidence - More work will be conducted in association with Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) and Get Safe Online.

Work with industry - It is hoped that more work with the private sector will prove beneficial.

Work internationally - A strong effort will be made to maintain and improve relationships between international law enforcement agencies. As a result, more children should be safe when online.

The strategy was published by Mr. Alan Campbell during 30th March and can be found here.

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