Who Helps Police Fight Cyber Crime?

The Social Network Show welcomes the National Crime Prevention Council Series with Co-host Michelle Boykins, Senior Director of Communications and her guest, Tom Wilson from the Police Executive Research Forum.

Tom Wilson tells us about the  Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) which is an independent research organization that focuses on critical issues in policing with the goal of improving police deliverance. With the increasing concern about cyber crime, agencies like PERF are needed to help law enforcement fight it. In this episode, you will hear about what PERF is accomplishing regarding this issue including the development of a cyber center for law enforcement; how police agencies around the country are dealing with the increasing incidence of cyber crime; who is behind cyber crime; and where to go for preventive tips or if you are a victim of cyber crime.

Mr. Wilson recommends looking at the following websites: StaySafeOnline and Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Tom Wilson joined PERF in February 2013 and serves as Deputy Director of the Management Services Division. Previously, Mr. Wilson served for almost 24 years with the Anne Arundel County, MD Police Deparment, retiring as a Major. As Major, Mr. Wilson served in command of both the Patrol Services and Administrative Services Bureaus. His prior commands included the Anne Arundel County Police Department's four district police stations; the community relations division; the county 911 center (PSAP); homeland security and intelligence; departmental technology and integration; development and oversight of the departmental budget; strategic planning; the training academy; police personnel; accreditation; the crime lab; evidence collection; departmental fleet; and the county animal control section.

As Captain, Mr. Wilson was appointed to serve almost three years as the Anne Arundel County Director of Emergency Management. His responsibilities included: developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency management program for all hazards, design of the county's Emergency Operations Plan, compliance with the national Incident Management System, implementation of the Incident Command System into all aspects of county government, and oversight of federal and state homeland security funding.

Throughout his career, Mr. Wilson has served in almost all aspects of policing, including patrol, training, narcotics and major investigations. He has received extensive training in a variety of law enforcement, crisis management and emergency management matters.

Mr. Wilson holds a Master of Science in Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.

Learn more about Tom at PERF