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Police IT 2024 – this was the ninth symposium for lecturers and/or researchers in the field of police IT/information technology, which took place on 12 and 13 March 2024 at the university. The aim of the conference is to facilitate the exchange of ideas on research projects and selected case studies in this field. The conference was founded by Professor Wilfried Honekamp of the German Police University, and has since been held annually at various locations throughout Germany.
Despite less than ideal conditions, Professor Dirk Labudde’s team managed to organise and run a symposium that was praised by all participants. A rail strike? – In that case, the presentations were switched to a hybrid format at short notice. Construction work going on around Studio B? – Nevertheless, 120 researchers from 14 federal states found their way to the university.
Following the welcome address by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Volker Tolkmitt, and the Dean of Studies for General and Digital Forensic Science, Professor Dirk Labudde, the two-day event focused on professional exchange.
The range of topics covered everything from new methods of data recovery and the use of drones as investigative tools to the potential future application of artificial intelligence in criminal investigations. Professor Labudde himself spoke about the ‘missing link’ in forensics – the pieces of the information puzzle that are often missing from digital crime scenes – using video footage from a series of robberies as an example.
A keynote address at the event was delivered by Professor Thomas-Gabriel Rüdiger, who also offered thought-provoking insights into the topic of police presence in the digital sphere and called on the many participants to show greater courage when conducting investigations in cyberspace.
From within our own ranks, Professor Michael Spranger and M.Sc. Lukas Jaeckel each led a workshop on the topics of the forensic analysis of mobile communications and the development of a rapid test for prioritising digital evidence.
During the breaks, participants had ample opportunity to network and discuss ideas. One of the highlights was the Saxony Police’s digital patrol car. Here, visitors were able to see live demonstrations of the technical integration of police radio, wireless communication with display boards and the siren, as well as GPS navigation within the vehicle’s infotainment system, tailored to police requirements. The kick-off event on 12 March rounded off with a group dinner at the Schwemme.
Award ceremony for the best student entry
In collaboration with Esri Deutschland GmbH, the Police IT Prize was, as is traditional, awarded at the conference for the best presentation on a piece of work produced during the student’s degree course. The winner of the prize in 2024 is Paul David Langsam from the Baden-Württemberg Police University of Applied Sciences for his presentation ‘Technology Radar’. This focused on a conceptual assessment of future technologies with a view to making the decision-making process more objective.
Professor Dirk Labudde sums it up: “We hadn’t expected such a large number of participants! We are delighted to have been able to offer our participants such a wide range of specialist presentations and a high-calibre exchange of ideas. Through this conference, we have once again been able to bridge the gap between academia and practice. I would like to thank my team for their dedication.”