The role of international police collaboration on the darkweb

• In Event: Poster Session

Abstract

Worldwide, police organizations are responsible for solving crimes that are physically committed in the jurisdictions assigned to them. However, this system is not adequate in the case of cybercrimes, considering that they are committed virtually and not physically on the ground. Faced with this growing increase in crime, police agencies often find themselves unable to intervene in the face of cybercrime due to a lack of resources or training. One proposed solution to this problem is to promote international collaborations that transcend jurisdictions. Although several countries demonstrate an interest in improving collaborations to solve cybercrime investigations, the role of international collaborations is still not recognized nor measured in the literature. This master's thesis project aims to understand the role of international collaborations in the success of police interventions on the Internet. We did a qualitative analysis of police interventions in which an international collaboration has been carried out. Information on police interventions comes from 50 interviews conducted with police officers, investigators, and special technical agents from 8 countries. This research has important empirical implications, defining a little-known concept to date while having significant practical implications for police work in the growing fight against cybercrimes.

Authors

• Marie-Pier Villeneuve-Dubuc, Université de Montréal

• David Décary-Hétu, Université de Montréal

• Benoit Dupont, University of Montreal