Webthis article examines the challenges of functional adaptation faced by the police in response to technologically driven changes in the nature of crime. Webthe evolving landscape of cybersecurity: The digital age brings with it unparalleled opportunities and, with them, unprecedented challenges. Webin august 2013, perf conducted a survey of 498 law enforcement agencies to examine the role of local police in combating cybercrime. Webchallenges in policing cybercrimes ensue from: (1) legal framework(s) and countries’ sovereignty; (2) the inherent context of the digital world; (3) the current state. Webthis chapter outlines the main risks posed by cybercrime and key trends in its evolution, analyzes challenges in combating cybercrime, and discusses what responses could. Webthis chapter critically analyses the challenges that police and the wider law enforcement community encounter when responding to cybercrime in the uk and eu.
