A three-day cybercrime workshop to enhance the investigative skills of police officers
Assistant Sub-Inspector and Chief Trainer K. Beeraj will conduct a session on latest trends in cyber crime investigation for Cyber Cell Officers on June 4, 2026 at Kozhikode. Photo credit: K. Ragesh
A three-day intensive cyber crime investigation workshop aimed at improving the investigative skills of the Kozhikode police under the guidance of a team of cyber experts will conclude on Friday (June 5, 2026). According to the coordinators, the program is aimed at building a more qualified technology-based policing framework to respond to the increasing complexity of cyber fraud.
Under the direct supervision of District Superintendent of Police (Kozhikode City) Merin Joseph and the Cyber Operations Division, the initiative reflects a focused institutional push to transform cybercrime investigations from routine procedural work to more specialized evidence-based investigations.
Cyber cell officers said the main objective of the programme, which was launched on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), is to bridge the skill gap in handling digital evidence and improve the speed, accuracy and legal robustness of criminal investigations. The training is expected to directly improve the quality of case detection and cyber crime investigation results across the city.
The sessions were designed to provide hands-on access to cyber crime investigation tools and portals, enabling officers to independently conduct investigations involving mobile numbers, websites and social media platforms. It also included hands-on training on the use of law enforcement request systems from major service providers such as Google, Meta, WhatsApp, Microsoft and Telegram to equip police officers to effectively track digital traces in cases of financial fraud and organized cybercrime.
“The training will enhance police officers’ understanding of the legal and technical frameworks, including key provisions of the Information Technology Act and recent amendments to cyber laws,” said a senior police official. He said particular emphasis was placed on ensuring that digital evidence gathered during the investigation met legal standards for admissibility in court.
K. Beeraj, Assistant Sub-Inspector and one of the key trainers, said the training module also included advanced technical components such as APK file analysis and cryptocurrency investigation, given the changing nature of cybercrime in which digital assets and mobile malware are playing an increasing role. Unlike conventional training programs, the workshop adopted a practice-oriented approach to improve decision-making at the field level and allowed police officers to translate technical knowledge directly into investigative work, he added.
Published – 04 Jun 2026 23:46 IST