About The Event
Drone is a term used to cover unmanned systems in the air and is now increasingly being used to cover unmanned systems on land and in water or at sea.
Unmanned systems in air, land or sea each have their set of technological designs and software categories adapted to the mission at hand. These technological designs include fixed wings, multi-rotor, wheeled, legged, etc. While the software categories include solutions based on custom libraries/operating systems developed specifically for unmanned systems these are either proprietary software or open source software containing a set of software libraries and tools that help build robot/unmanned system applications. Libraries help integrate sensors and state-of-the-art algorithms to keep the unmanned system operational and away from danger or collision with fixed or moving objects.
The primary use of unmanned systems in the law enforcement environment is to enhance the ability of the officers to focus on their policing and value-added tasks.
Unmanned systems, can be used in law enforcement for a variety of purposes, including:
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SurveillanceUnmanned systems can be used to monitor large areas, possibly for long periods of time, to detect anomalies, conduct predictive policing missions and gather intelligence on criminal activity.
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Search and RescueUnmanned systems equipped with cameras, radars and thermal imaging technology can be used to enhance the efficiency of the search for vehicles, victims or missing persons, especially in remote or difficult-to-access areas.
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Incident ResponseUnmanned systems can be used to feed into situational awareness and assess the extent and evolutions of an incident, such as a natural disaster or a hazardous materials spill, and to direct response efforts.
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Crowd ControlUnmanned systems can be used to monitor large crowds, identify potential threats, and assist with crowd management and the design of preventive measures by identifying and mapping potential danger zones.
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Crime Scene InvestigationUnmanned systems can be used to inspect, gather evidence and document crime scenes, including taking photos and videos. Additional instruments such as 3D scanning and photogrammetry are interesting throughout the judicial procedure and all the way to the court.
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Traffic enforcementUnmanned systems can be used to monitor traffic and detect violations such as speeding, running red lights and reckless driving.
THEMES
The main theme for this forum is to present that unmanned systems are land, air and sea-based vehicles that can be utilized by law enforcement in INTERPOL member countries to assist in operational policing tasks.
The topics covered during the Unmanned Systems Forum will be:
- Use cases by member countries adopting these technologies for policing (feedback on effective experience and lessons learned).
- Pragmatic advantages and disadvantages of different technologies in police use cases.
- Emerging technologies integrating automated analysis and scanning (for comparative patrolling, crime scene capturing, etc.) using unmanned systems.
- Live demos to illustrate existing use cases by providers and police forces who are already using and developing solutions for their own needs, would also serve as a concrete exchange on real-life technology limitations and abilities.
- International cooperation and sharing (Forum + INTERPOL collaborative platforms such as the INTERPOL Global Knowledge Hub and GitHub).
- Gain an understanding of the training needs for law enforcement to integrate these technologies.
- Feedback on the ongoing work of the Innovation Centre on the use of unmanned systems in policing.
- Unmanned systems coordination (cross-platform algorithms machines sharing data, querying each other, and working together).
When
Wednesday-thursday
10-11 May 2023
About INTERPOL
Our full name is the International Criminal Police Organization and we are an inter-governmental organization. We have 195 member countries, and we help police in all of them to work together to make the world a safer place.
We connect all our countries via a communications system. Countries use this secure network to contact each other, and the General Secretariat. We also coordinate networks of police and experts in different crime areas, who come together through working groups and at conferences to share experiences and ideas.
The General Secretariat provides a range of expertise and services to our member countries. This expertise supports national efforts in combating crimes across three global areas we consider the most pressing today; terrorism, cybercrime and organized crime. Officials working in each specialized crime area run a variety of different activities alongside member countries. This can be investigative support, field operations, training and networking. Importantly, since crimes evolve, we keep an eye on the future through research and development in international crime and trends.
Today’s crimes are increasingly international. It is crucial that there is coordination among all the different players in maintaining a global security architecture. Since INTERPOL is a global organization, it can provide this platform for cooperation; we enable police to work directly with their counterparts, even between countries which do not have diplomatic relations.
About NAUSS
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) is an Arab organization with a legal standing with a diplomatic status. It is the academic and scientific body of the Arab Interior Ministers Council (AIMC), located in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NAUSS offers programs for graduate studies, research, and training in security fields and relevant areas.
Center of Excellence in Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics (CoECDF)
Center of Excellence in Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics (CoECDF) is a strategic center established in 2021 under the university’s five-year strategic plan 2019-2023 to actualize the vision, mission, and strategic objectives to server the Arab Interior Ministers Council (AIMC). The Center envisages creating a world-class platform for teaching academic programs, providing training, research, and consultancy across the Arab region. The Center is led by international, team of academics, specialists, former law enforcement professionals, and data analysts.
The Center has three focus areas:
Cybercrime:
- Cybercrime threat intelligence
- Cyber-enabled financial crimes
- Industrial control systems and operational technologies
- Cyberterrorism
Digital Forensics:
- Computer forensics
- Network forensics
- Mobile forensics
- Multimedia forensics
- Drone forensics
- Smartcity forensics
- IoT forensics
Emerging Technologies:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Cyber intelligence
- Applications of augmented and virtual reality in threat monitoring
Event Schedule
Event Schedule for two days
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Venue: Auditorium NAUSS (apart from the hands-on exercises & breaks)
Registration of participants and collecting badges -- NAUSS campus
Please bring your passport or ID, which was provided to admin for security procedure
and ensure you have enough time to enter the building.
Welcome
Official Opening
PART 1/4 – CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT LANDSCAPE IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS
Speakers will present on the current landscape in Unmanned Systems for Law Enforcement and highlight he benefits and operational advantages that such systems bring them
Keynote Address
“Cross-domain operations utilizing unmanned systems in a collaborative operational environment”
Challenging the Keynote Address
Three participants representing law enforcement, industry and public institutions will be invited on stage to provide feedback (max. 3 mins) on the content of the keynote address.
Statements from the floor will be entertained by the facilitators.
Keynote speaker will be invited to respond.
Keynote speaker + panel participants
Coffee Break
E-Poster session
An e-poster presentation provides a visual representation of participants understanding of a topic through utilizing text, charts, graphs, and other visual aids within the E-poster. An E-poster presentation allows viewers to read individual observations at their own leisure and to interact with each other in a dynamic way.
The five questions participants will need to answer will be:
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What is your agencies current capability in unmanned systems?
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What areas within your agency do you see unmanned systems as being a key component now or in the future?
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What are the 5 key challenges or barriers that you face to utilize unmanned systems in your agency?
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How can INTERPOL and the Unmanned Systems Forum assist you in adoption of unmanned systems?
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Are there any other technological challenges or issues that your agency faces today?
Participants will be invited to present their answers to the questions posed by INTERPOL in small groups to inform other participants to demonstrate where their agency is currently/wish to use unmanned systems identifying pressing topics from law enforcement in their own jurisdiction around unmanned systems and associated technologies such as sensors and enhancements via the use of artificial intelligence.
Participants will present their eposter on a laptop within the group and this will help other participants and INTERPOL understand the current capabilities within unmanned systems and the key areas that will be developed over the coming years in this area.
In achieving the desired outcomes, it is expected that some of the discussions will evolve around:
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- Challenges faced in integrating unmanned systems in LE missions
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- Use cases – what works and what could be improved
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- What technologies are adapted in which operational situation
“Spotters” will be asked to volunteer (from law enforcement, industry, and the academic world) to present the main areas of interest within each group and the share their observation plenary.
Sharing observations from the poster presentations
“Spotters” will be invited to take the floor to share their findings and observations from the exercise.
Participants will be asked to share their feedback and observations via Slido.
Facilitators and Spotters
Lunch
PART 2/4 – DRONES AS A TOOL AND THE EMERGING THREAT FACED BY LAW ENFORCEMNET
Drones can be used as a tool but may also be used by criminals to evade or monitor police actions or operations
Emerging threats in Unmanned Systems and expertise required
Challenging the Emerging threats in Unmanned Systems and expertise required Address
Three participants representing law enforcement, industry and public institutions will be invited on stage to provide feedback (max. 3 mins) on the content of the keynote address.
Statements from the floor will be entertained by the facilitators.
Speaker will be invited to respond.
Speaker + panel participants
Utilization of indoor drones in police operations
Drones can be used indoors when law enforcement want to ensure officer safety and gain an overview of an indoor space.
Utilization of drone within Member Country/Industry Partner
A member country will present their use of drones within the agency and highlight the success stories and challenges that they face.
Conclusion and Observations from Presentation Session 2
Coffee Break
Gymnasium
Demonstrations of Drones in LE missions
Law Enforcement and solution providers to demonstrate the use of drones in simulated LE missions.
Conclusion and Observations from Demonstration Session 1
In this session participants will be asked to feedback their observations from the day and where they see the knowledge and expertise gained throughout the day can be applied within the agency and feedback any key areas where they feel a collaborative and cohesive effort is required.
Bringing the lessons of the day together
Networking Dinner hosted by Naif Arab University for Security Science
Welcome words by the Host
Dr Abdulrazaq Al-Morjan
Executive Director, Center of Excellence in Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics, NAUSS
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Venue: Auditorium NAUSS (apart from hands on exercises & breaks)
Arrival of participants
Please bring your event badge and passport or National ID.
Start of the day and reflections on the previous day
Stock-taking session by the facilitators on lessons learned during the first day
PART 3/4 – UNMMANNED SYSTEM ON LAND
Focusing on the use of unmanned systems on land: wheeled or legged robots and tracked vehicles.
Keynote Address
“Capabilities, Limitations and Implications to Law Enforcements”
Center of Excellence in Cybercrime and Digital Forensics, NAUSS
Challenging the Keynote Address
Three participants representing law enforcement, industry and public institutions will be invited on stage to provide feedback (max 3 minutes) on the content of the keynote address.
Statements from the floor will be entertained by facilitator.
Keynote speaker will be invited to respond.
Keynote speaker + panel participants
Use of Land Based Systems by Member Country
“Challenges faced in crime scene management”
Coffee Break
Use of Land Based Systems by Member Country
Workshop sessions
Law Enforcement Needs Assessment for Unmanned Systems
Participants will be divided into smaller groups.
These sessions will allow attendees to engage in an in-depth discussion with representatives of the law enforcement, academia and the business world.
Each group will be requested to appoint a rapporteur.
Findings
The group rapporteurs will be invited to take the floor to report on the findings of their group.
Participants will be asked to share their feedback and observations through Slido.
Facilitators and rapporteurs
Lunch
Gymnasium
Demonstrations of Land Based Unmanned Systems
Law Enforcement and solution providers to demonstrate their unmanned systems in simulated LE missions.
PART 4/4 – UNMMANNED SYSTEM AT SEA
Surface and underwater robots and tracked vehicles.
Introduction to Unmanned Sea Based Systems and their current use by Law Enforcement
Use of Sea Based Unmanned Systems in LE missions
Workshop sessions
Law Enforcement Needs Assessment for Unmanned Systems at sea
Participants will be divided into smaller groups.
These sessions will allow attendees to engage in an in-depth discussion with representatives of the law enforcement, academia and the business world.
Each group will be requested to appoint a rapporteur.
Coffee Break
Findings
The group rapporteurs will be invited to take the floor to report on the findings of their group.
Participants will be asked to share their feedback and observations through Slido.
Facilitators and rapporteurs
Observations from the co-host
Conclusions and closing remarks
End of the Forum
Event Venue
NAUSS Location, Contacts, Campus.
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS)
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Khurais Rd, Ar Rimayah, Riyadh 14812
Telephone: 00966112463444
Email: info@nauss.edu.sa
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