Intersec Policing Conference Agenda

Eddie Reyes, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Communications |Technology Advisor & Consultant

Major General Mohamed Suhail Al Rashdi, Director of the Criminal Investigation Sector, Abu Dhabi Police

H.E. Judge Hatem Aly, Regional Representative, UNODC 

Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al-Ali, Executive Committee Member for Asia, INTERPOL

Exploring the context of criminal threat capabilities for the UK and beyond and the challenges and
opportunities to reform law enforcement using technology as the key weapon to stop crime. How can
technology development partner with law enforcement to determine the future of policing sector and what
are the key tips to what makes a Chief listen?

Chief Constable, Scott Chilton, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Head of Performance Management, National Police Chiefs Council, Lead National Investigations Portfolio

Presented by:

• Chady Daccache, Partner, Aerospace, Defence and Security, Kearney
• Tim Keating, Executive Advisor, Kearney

Proponents argue that predictive policing helps map future crimes and perpetrators faster and better than more traditional methods, whilst critics raise concerns about transparency, bias, ethics and accountability. This debate sheds light on the state of proactive and predictive policing – the good, the bad and the unaddressed, as well the techniques that drive it. 

In conversation with:
Will Sanson-Mosier, Chief Information Officer, San Francisco Police Department 

We are in the era of AI-led crime. As a tool for crime or as a target for criminal activity, criminals will test the boundaries of police investigative powers now and in the future. We explore some of the emerging techniques criminals are using to support their enterprises, and the work of law enforcement agencies to shut them down.

Led by:
Jorge J. Román, International Expert Safety & Security

In conversation with:

• Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al-Ali, Executive Committee Member for Asia, INTERPOL
• Dr. Ehab Khalifa, Head of Technological Developments Program, Future Center for Advanced Research &
• Studies
• Eric Halford, Associate Professor, Rabdan Academy
• Lt. Colonel Saeed Mohamed Al Shebli, Deputy Director of Digital Security Department, Ministry of Interior UAE

As threat actors increasingly use disinformation and synthetic media content to misinform, impersonate and manipulate public, political and corporate stakeholders, deepfake technology is quickly gaining rank as one of the biggest threats faced by society today. This session exposes the impact of deepfake crime (such as proof of life issues, fraud etc.), and explores the real-life experiences of police work and legal process in detection and preventive measures.

Led by:
Eddie Reyes, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Communications, Technology Advisor & Consultant

In conversation with:

• Baron CHAN Shun Ching, Superintendent of the Cyber Security and Technology and Crime Bureau, Hong Kong Police Force
• Captain Patrick Ghion, Chief Cyber Strategy Officer, Geneva State Police 

Automation is transforming investigative workflows, helping to alleviate resource bottlenecks and crack cases faster. It can identify patterns, sift through information and automate leads. Any LEA not investing heavily is already being left behind. Its use will become even more predominant, as police enhance and develop their proactive investigative techniques. This panel will explore the current state of AI in law enforcement to help shut down criminal activity.

Led by:
Eric Halford, Associate Professor, Rabdan Academy

In conversation with:

• Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ahmed Sulaiman Al Dhaheri, Head of the Artificial Intelligence Department, Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters
• Shaikha Al Ali, Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Unit, Director of the Digital Data Center, Ajman Police General Command
• Olav Skard, Head of National Cyber Crime Centre, Kripos - Norwegian Police Service
• Captain Patrick Ghion, Chief Cyber Strategy Officer, Geneva State Police

Technology has empowered the generation of cross border and multiple border crime. Collaboration is key to foster knowledge sharing and clamp down on criminals faster and more efficiently. How can law enforcement and its partners work together to build greater flexibility in cross border cooperation between nations and what are the barriers to overcome such as legal, confidentiality and practically? This panel discussion will lay open the approaches to make formal and informal cooperation more flexible, faster and transparent.

Led by:
Dr. Hossam Mohamed Nabil AlShenraky, Professor in Criminal Investigation, Dubai Police Academy

In conversation with:

• Colonel Jessada Burinsuchat, Superintendent of Cyber Security Investigation Unit, Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, Thailand
• Oliver Hoffmann, Head of Department, State Bureau of Investigation Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Chairperson of the International Relations Commission, International Police Association

Aileen Yap, Assistant Director, Anti-Scam Command, Singapore Police Force

With police forces fighting increasingly complex crime and battling conflicting operational, financial and talent priorities, innovation, although much needed, can be a challenge. This panel will discuss the future of police work from the skills and entrepreneurship perspective required to beat future crime, as well as how to fast track technology innovation, by bringing together law enforcement, universities, the private sector and startups.

Led by:
Arben Nasi, Partner, Kearney 

In conversation with:

• Jorge Fainstein Day Gastrell, Director (Pro-Tempore) Capacity Building and Training, Interpol
• Martin Hoffmann, International President, International Police Association
• Mike Lattanzio, Chair, National Technology Board, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Thames Valley Police and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary
• Dr. Victoria Herrington | Social Scientist | Police Innovation | Associate Fellow | Said Business School | Oxford University

Surveillance is at our every turn, so how can it be updated to embrace new technologies such as AI? And how can these updates be made more socially acceptable? Can technologies such as homomorphic encryption introduce change to surveillance techniques, bringing a balance between privacy and leaving criminals nowhere to hide. And what developments in data protection and encryption will ensure it is less intrusive and gains broad public support?

Dr. Julian Laufs, Leading Security Innovator and Head of Liaison Office, Cyberagentur

Just as modern policing methods are changing, so is societal interaction with crime and law enforcement. Social media is a standout example and how it can both help and hinder police efforts. With the right education, governance and cooperation – powerful social media citizens can be forged and onboarded into the safe community concept. Standing together against misinformation, interference and crime.

Led by:
Eitan Charnoff, Secretariat, Secure Communities Forum

In conversation with:

• Lieutenant Sultan Al Dahbashi, Director of the Permanent Alliances Development Branch, Ministry of Interior UAE
• Major Omar Mohammed Al Tunaiji, Head of the Cybercrime Division at the Criminal Investigation Department, Abu Dhabi Police
• Lt. Colonel Dr. Reem Sabah Qambar, Deputy Director of Security Media Dept., Ministry of Interior UAE

Dr. Victoria Herrington | Social Scientist | Police Innovation | Associate Fellow | Said Business School | Oxford University

With disruptive technologies becoming ever more embedded in our daily lives, they are also playing an increasingly significant role in shaping the future of law enforcement operations. Join this session to hear pragmatic insights from our panel of law enforcement and legal experts as they discuss the latest trends in security technology, along with how they can be developed effectively, considering future threat scenarios, citizen expectations, policy and resource challenges, and collaboration frameworks.

Led by:
Ankit Gandhi, Principal, Kearney

In conversation with:

• Dr. Julian Laufs, Leading Security Innovator and Head of Liaison Office, Cyberagentur
• Olav Skard, Head of National Cyber Crime Centre, Kripos - Norwegian Police Service
• Terri Tobin, Senior Advisor, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA) Federal Government USA
• Yaser Almazrooie, Independent Advisor, Security and Emergency Response Services

As mobility and transport rapidly evolves – a change that will accelerate with autonomous vehicles - road safety will need a tech makeover to ensure police have the tools, knowledge and policies to keep our communities flowing. Is real-time analysis a game-changer for urban mobility, using data analytics, AI algorithms and monitoring technology to predict and prevent accidents? This talk will explore how road safety is changing from a policing point of view – and the technology, monitoring and policies needed for law enforcement to manage incidents effectively and ensure our safety.

Elvira Zsinkai, President, Roadpol

As data becomes an increasingly strategic issue for police and law enforcement, how can proper data management strategies help drive actionable insight for internal day to day consumption. How can advanced data analytics and AI spell out golden nuggets of intelligence?

Will Sanson-Mosier, Chief Information Officer, San Francisco Police Department

UK policing looks beyond digitising analogue processes to reengineering work in a smarter way, freeing up officer time and cutting through noise quicker to address the high-risk cases. By utilizing RPA, incoming information can be triaged, setting priorities automatically. Crime is now more complex and demanding than ever before. Criminals use technology to commit crime in innovative ways, and policing needs to maintain pace with that.

Mike Lattanzio, Chair, National Technology Board, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Thames Valley Police and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary

Martin Hoffmann, International President, International Police Association

Data analytics is a key tool in the law enforcement arsenal and central to transborder cooperation. For any agency, mapping trend development and criminal hot spots, they need actionable intelligence, based on good data governance. How should data be shared externally and across jurisdictions and what about issues around authenticity, reliability, access, permission, security and storage? Our data experts discuss how to get greater insights between forces, partners and jurisdictions.

Led by:
Eddie Reyes, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Communications, Technology Advisor & Consultant

In conversation with:

• Eng. Arif AlJanahi, Security Consultant, SIRA
• Nick Court, Assistant Director of IFCACC Strategy and Capability, INTERPOL

Police forces are using drones in increasingly innovative ways to support the air needs of law enforcement and keep the public safe, from tracking offenders to next generation DFR. As technology advances, drones will be capable of autonomous flight and performing complex tasks with minimal human intervention. Equally, they will be used for drone-enabled crimes to deliver drugs, firearms and money, with more advanced crimes expected as the technology matures. Explore how safe, efficient and sustainable drone and counter drone operations being deployed by police, how drone forensics systems using AI can analyse flight paths, spot patterns and decrypt pilot data to meet emerging and evolving threats.

Led by
Eszter Kovacs, Co-founder and CEO, Drone Talks

In conversation with

• Gaurav Rajput, Scientific Officer | Digital Drone Forensics Expert, Government of India
• Rasha Azaldin Shafii, Assistant Commissioner of Police - Head of Drone Unit, Royal Malaysia Police
• Scott Kleinfeldt, Commander Unmanned Aircraft Systems, City of Madison Police Department, USA
• Terri Tobin, Senior Advisor, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA) Federal Government USA

The art of pivoting in open-source intelligence. How open-source tools provide real-time information that can accelerate investigations and why this can be a key pillar for law enforcement.

Ram Ganesh, Cyber Crime Advisor, Law Enforcement, India

Most financial crime/fraud has a cyber element. Criminals continually evolve their methods to exploit weak spots in financial systems, commit cross border crime or identify weaknesses in a country's legislation. The growth of virtual or unregulated currencies will make financial crimes and money laundering even more common. Split into a three-part focus on different aspects of financial crime, this panel will discuss approaches to minimise financial crime and methods to counter money laundering.

Led by:
Sheetal R Bhardwaj, Industry SME to Digital Assets Taskforce, Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime | Head of Compliance Digital Assets, Commercial Bank of Dubai 

In conversation with:

• Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi, National Risk and Policy Director, Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
• Nick Court, Assistant Director of IFCACC Strategy and Capability, INTERPOL
• Suliman Aljabrin, Executive Secretary, Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force, Bahrain

With an increasing number of criminals using virtual assets to hide money and enable crime, this session looks at the evolving risk around digital currencies and smart strategies to counter crypto offenders from regulatory developments and leaps forward in effective public private partnerships.

Led by:
Sheetal R Bhardwaj, Industry SME to Digital Assets Taskforce, Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime | Head of Compliance Digital Assets, Commercial Bank of Dubai 

In conversation with:

• Anuja Thakur, Director of Compliance, Digital Assets Oasis, Government of Ras Al Khaimah
• Nicholas McNicholas, Senior Director of Regulatory Enablement and Enforcement, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

In our second focus on financial crime, we look at the evolving nature and aggressive increase in scams, and ask if they can ever be stopped through international collaboration and cooperation of big tech.

Led by:
Ram Ganesh, Cyber Crime Advisor, Law Enforcement, India

In conversation with:

• Aileen Yap, Assistant Director, Anti-Scam Command, Singapore Police Force
• Dr. Mohamed Al Abdulla, Head of the Financial Crimes Division, Ministry of Interior in Bahrain
• Colonel Jessada Burinsuchat, Cyber Security Investigation Unit, Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, Thailand