Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated the 8th annual conference of the International Association of Police Academies (INTERPA) jointly organized by the Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU) here today.
Nearly 100 senior police officers from police academies and training institutes from 56 countries are participating in the three-day conference. This year’s theme is ‘Cyber security and combating cybercrime’.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that cybercrime is no more a problem of a nation or two, but has over the years become a global problem. He called for a concerted effort, new approaches and latest technologies to combat the challenge, posing a threat to the entire human race now digitally connected.
He said the doors of the GFSU would always remain open for the academics, researchers, training and capacity building.
Explaining the importance of cyber security in his keynote address, INTERPA President Yilmaz Kolak said that the pattern of cybercrime is fast changing with fast changing technology and increased use of Internet. He said that 72 member institutions from 56 countries have joined ITERPA. The more members join the organization would be better for the members.
He thanked the Gujarat Government and GFSU for providing platform for deliberations during the three-day conference.
Dr. Kolak presented lifetime achievement award to GFSU Director General Dr. J.M. Vyas.
Mr. Vyas said that that GFSU a member of INTERPA and has completed ten years. It is a matter of proud for Gujarat that India is hosting the annual conference of INTERPA here.
Those present on the occasion included Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home Pradipsinh Jadeja, Chief Secretary J.N. Singh and Director-General of Police Shivanand Jha, senior police officers, experts and students. ACB Special Director Keshav Kumar proposed a vote of thanks. Source: CMO Gujarat
Nearly 100 senior police officers from police academies and training institutes from 56 countries are participating in the three-day conference. This year’s theme is ‘Cyber security and combating cybercrime’.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that cybercrime is no more a problem of a nation or two, but has over the years become a global problem. He called for a concerted effort, new approaches and latest technologies to combat the challenge, posing a threat to the entire human race now digitally connected.
He said the doors of the GFSU would always remain open for the academics, researchers, training and capacity building.
Explaining the importance of cyber security in his keynote address, INTERPA President Yilmaz Kolak said that the pattern of cybercrime is fast changing with fast changing technology and increased use of Internet. He said that 72 member institutions from 56 countries have joined ITERPA. The more members join the organization would be better for the members.
He thanked the Gujarat Government and GFSU for providing platform for deliberations during the three-day conference.
Dr. Kolak presented lifetime achievement award to GFSU Director General Dr. J.M. Vyas.
Mr. Vyas said that that GFSU a member of INTERPA and has completed ten years. It is a matter of proud for Gujarat that India is hosting the annual conference of INTERPA here.
Those present on the occasion included Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home Pradipsinh Jadeja, Chief Secretary J.N. Singh and Director-General of Police Shivanand Jha, senior police officers, experts and students. ACB Special Director Keshav Kumar proposed a vote of thanks. Source: CMO Gujarat
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