Crime and Security Forum 2022 - Crime and Security in a Post Pandemic World

Date: 28 Nov 2022

Time: 9.30am to 4.20pm

Venue: Online event (Zoom)

Event time is based on Singapore Standard Time, UTC +8

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with various geo-political and societal changes, has proven to be a challenging period for managing crime and security issues. Trends such as increased digital transformation and remote working are here to stay, and they bring new dimensions of concern. Increased use of social media and the internet present ever-changing threats to crime, public order and security. Technological advancements such as the metaverse development raise new challenges. In the face of major changes in the post-pandemic world, crime control and the maintenance of public safety and security cannot remain static. The forum will discuss what the implications are and what needs to be done in crime and security control.

Cyber trends & threats
Metaverse & sex crime
Transnational crime
Innovation and Technology in fighting crime & security
Evolution of crime

Academics
Researchers
Public sector leaders
Government officials
Law enforcement agencies' personnel
Legal professionals
Students
Staff of international organisations and
non-governmental organisations
C-suite leaders

Professionals involved in:
- Compliance
- Investigation
- Governance
- Risk management
- Safety and Security

*Click on each speaker's photo to view his/her bio.

*Timings in Singapore Standard Time GMT +8

Time	Programme
0930 – 0945 hrs	Introduction to the Forum Associate Professor Soh Kee Hean, Singapore University of Social Sciences Introduction to the key issues to be discussed in this Crime and Security Forum.
0945 – 1005 hrs	Cyber Trends and Threats Eddie Toh, Partner, KPMG Singapore Discussion of the trends and threats arising from the pandemic and environmental/social changes, what we have to deal with in crime and security issues, such as misinformation, hate crime, cybercrimes such as ransomware, BEC, threats to operations systems, crime as a service etc.
1005 – 1025 hrs	The Evolution of Metaverse & Online Sex Crime Against Children Professor Kyung-Shick Choi, Boston University, USA The Metaverse concept has evolved, enabling people to attain real-world experiences in a virtual world, and cybercrimes such as online prostitution, sexual violence, and child sexual exploitation are expected to increase. The discussion will analyse the issues of child sexual violence and consider cybercrime investigation capabilities and public safety training in the Metaverse in the future.
1025 – 1050 hrs	Q & A
1050 – 1110 hrs	Managing Transnational Crime Professor Jay S. Albanese, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA The presentation will provide observations and discuss the changing environment, the trends and key issues to be managed in order to be on top of transnational crime with its different manifestations.
1110 – 1130 hrs	Q & A
1130 – 1430 hrs	Break
1430 – 1450 hrs	Leveraging Science and Technology for Crime, Safety and Security Control Senior Superintendent Mohammed Swalikh, Hong Kong Police Force The presentation will share views on how science and technology is tapped to improve training, crime fighting, safety and security control. The developments and some case examples in Hong Kong Police will be shared.
1450 – 1510 hrs	Innovation Enhancing Crime, Safety and Security Control Dr Jonathan Pan, Home Team Science and Technology Agency, Singapore The presentation will discuss how innovation in systems, methods and use of technology can be tapped to improve crime fighting, safety and security control. Some of the work of the Home Team Science and Technology will be illustrated.
1510 – 1530 hrs	Q & A
1530 – 1545 hrs	Break
1545 – 1605 hrs	Managing the Changing Face of Crime Professor Mark Button, Portsmouth University, UK The presentation will discuss the evolving nature of crime, taking in consideration the impact of COVID-19 and the changing environment, the responses required of law enforcement and some case illustrations.
1605 – 1620 hrs	Q & A
End

For enquiries, please email shbsevent@suss.edu.sg

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Crime and Security Forum 2022 - Crime and Security in a Post Pandemic World

Synopsis

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Who Should Attend

Speakers

Eddie Toh

Professor Kyung-Shick Choi

Professor Jay S. Albanese

Senior Superintendent Mohammed Swalikh

Dr Jonathan Pan

Professor Mark Button

Moderators

Associate Professor Soh Kee Hean

Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen

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