The Chairman of the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania Mr. Ali A. Mufuruki speaks during the press conference. Left is Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation DCP Samson Kassala and right is George Ally of the CEO Roundtable Task ForceToday, we have the pleasure to announce the launch of a special training programme designed to help Tanzanian law enforcement agents in their daily fight against the ever growing menace of computer-based crime.
This event marks yet another proud milestone in our country’s efforts to engender a culture of public-private partnerships that deliver a social good and support our national development effort.
A little less than a year ago, the Inspector General of Police Saidi Mwema was a guest speaker at one of the CEO Roundtable monthly dinners and he used the opportunity to lay out his vision of a reformed and modern police force that is able to fulfil its mandate in a world that is constantly being transformed by technology, globalisation and many other social forces.
He also extended a hand of cooperation to the private sector who he correctly described as critical partners in the fight against crime in our country.
The CEO Roundtable offered to contribute to the reform programme currently underway at the Police Headquarters by supporting a number of small but important sub-projects within the larger reform package.
Specifically, the CEO Roundtable nominated five of its members to sit on the IGP’s reform panel that has been meeting regularly to review the progress of the reforms and help improve the effectiveness of the our law and order systems.
Tackling cyber-crimes was identified by this task force as one of the priority areas for intervention and the CEO Roundtable responded by providing funding and other strategic planning resources that have made today’s event possible.
The course is designed as an introduction to cyber crime and computer forensics.
It has been designed to be especially useful both for first responders and investigators. It provides detailed bag-and-tag information, an introduction to the basic concepts of cyber crime and computer forensics, and lays ground work for more advanced concepts.
The course will examine the evolution of criminal law relative to the development of new technology .The course will also explore the legal issues affected by on-line criminal conduct and electronic evidence. Given the rapid changes in technology, and the corresponding changes in crime and the law, the course will include discussions of current events and trends in cybercrime globally.
On the completion of the course the student will be familiar with the basics concepts of cyber crime and computer forensics. Furthermore, they will be able to perform a search and seizure that results in evidence that is admissible in a court of law.
“I am very pleased to see that the police force as an institution can work with members of the private sector on issues of common concern and come up with such an impressive result as the training programme we are launching today. I am confident that my officers will learn some important aspects of this subject and their effectiveness in curbing the crime will be enhanced.” Said, IGP Said Mwema. “We thank the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania for their leadership and support”, he added.
Commenting on the launch, the Chairman of the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania Mr. Ali A. Mufuruki said that working with the IGP and his senior officers was particularly enjoyable and educative.
“We now appreciate more than ever before the tough conditions under which our police officers have to work every day and are honoured to be given an opportunity to be of service to the country in which we do business and enjoy protection from the police on a daily basis”, he said.
“We would like to see the IGP succeed in realising his vision and therefore will continue to support his and the government’s work in this regard”, he added.
Chairman of CEOs Roundtable of Tanzania Ali Mufuruki presents a dummy cheque to DCP Samson KassalaSPEECH PRESENTED BY DCP SAMSON KASSALA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION – INVESTIGATION AND CID OPERATIONS DURING THE PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT POLICE BOARD ROOM BY CEOs ROUND TABLE ON 25th MAY 2009
It is with great pleasure to have this opportunity and I welcome you all here in this Board room for having a blessing word from our friends CEOs Round Table.
This gathering is for marking the training of three days on Cyber Crime investigation techniques that is now conducted at the Institute of Finance Management (IFM).
This gathering is for marking the training of three days on Cyber Crime investigation techniques that is now conducted at the Institute of Finance Management (IFM).
Mr. Chairman,
The Tanzania Police Force has received your assistance towards this training at the right time and on behalf of the Inspector General of Police Mr. SAID MWEMA, I thank you very much for your concern on this new development of crime of which criminals threats to compromise our economy and security as well.
Mr. Chairman,
Rapidly improving telecommunication Industry and multiple use of computers have added to the threat from external sources. Cyber worriors have gained notoriety in the Media and appear to have gained more acceptability than traditional criminals. The suggestion that the computer criminal is a less harmful individual, however, ignores the obvious.
Historically, economic value has been placed on visible and tangible assets. Tangible assets in the computer environment often have double values. The replacement cost of a piece of computer equipment might represent only a small portion of the economic loss caused by the theft of or damage to that equipment. Of much great significance, are the value and impact of the information lost on the society.
Cyber crime is a very effective and attractive method to disrupt a Government, corporation, Banks and Financial Institutions or any other citizen. Such acts are cheaper than traditional crime methods. A Cyber group might utilize a personal computer, laptop, and a simple telephone connection or wireless devices to accomplish their criminal acts.
Here, bombs and guns are not needed, but still such activities could have a significant and disruptive impact on society. Further more cyber criminals do not have to undergo physical training on the manufacturing of the explosive. They can study ‘on line’ manuals to manufacture and develop their ideas from publications on the internet.
In the ordinary cause, it is more difficult to trace individuals, because there are no physical barriers such as customs or any jurisdictional boundaries. For law enforcement, it is very difficult to identify someone through a screen name, guest user, or alias. Activities and attacks on information systems can be conducted remotely from anywhere in the world.
As dependence on computer technology grows in Tanzania, Africa and around the Globe, it will be crucial to ensure that the rate of technological dependence does not outstrip the rate at which the corresponding social, legal and political frameworks are developing. It is important to plan security and crime prevention tactics at the same time when the computer technology is being implemented.
This means that we should retain one step ahead at all times.
The course is designed such as to provide our investigators effective skills and knowledge that reshape their expertise to identify and utilise evidential intelligence during investigations.
The course is designed such as to provide our investigators effective skills and knowledge that reshape their expertise to identify and utilise evidential intelligence during investigations.
This course with twelve modules marks the milestone in developing cyber crime investigative capacity for the Police.
With this initiative, we are guaranteeing you and the public as the whole to provide our professional skills all the time and assure timely and scientific investigation to ensure sustainable security of your properties.
Again, I wish to thank you for your mutual understanding and response to support the Police Force in this initiative and other areas where we may request for assistance.
Thank you for your attention.
Naunga mkono huo mapngo mzima wa kusaidia jeshi letu la polisi kupambana na uhalifu wa kwenye mtandao. Hii inatupa moyo angalau na sisi tunajitahidi kuukimbiza wakati, maana lazima tukubali kwamba tuko nyuma mno. Hata hivyo, nilitarajia hii kuwa habari kubwa na kutia moyo wananchi wetu, sasa kulikuwa na ulazima gani kuiweka kiingereza? Ama tunawatangazia wafadhili? Au tumeshindwa kupata maneno yake kwa kiswahili? Jamani hii lugha ni yetu na imetupasa sisi wenyewe tuwe mstari wa mbele kung'ang'aniza iwe lugha ya kimataifa.
ReplyDeleteKweli mtoa maoni ya 1 umetoa maoni mazuri..Tunaelewa lugha ni yetu na tunastahili tujivunie ila kumbuka tumekuwa na wawekezaji wengi Waingereza, Wakuu wengi wa makampuni ni Waingereza, Waarabu, Wahindi kutoka nje ambao hawajui Kiswahili chetu.. Na lugha iliyotutawala hata mashuleni, Vyuoni, maofisini ni kiingereza..Hivyo waliokuwa wanatoa hotuba walikuwa wanaongea kiingereza ili baadhi ya wale wafadhili ambao hawajui kiswahili waweze kuelewa nini kinazungumzwa kwani msaada huu umetoka kwao.
ReplyDeleteIla likusikitishe hili..Katika ghafla hii walikuwemo waandishi wa habari mbali mbali jaribu kutafuta magazeti ya kiswahili Mfano: Mwanachi ya tar 26 May, nk.. Utaweza kuipata habari hii kwa kiswahili na kwaurefu zaidi..
Hongera Mr. Michuzi kwa kupata habari hizi na kuweza kuziweka watanzania wazisome.
Duh! Bora itasaidia na hao wazaire waliokuwa wanapiga simu za ovyo ovyo kusema kuwa mtu umeshinda hivyo utoe account number halafu ukiwapa namba yako wanakuibia hela ktk account yako bora Watashindwa na Watalegea.
ReplyDeleteIla nanyi mapolisi mtumie mafunzo hayo inavyotakiwa sio kuja kuwa mafisadi tena wa kupokea rushwa halafu mnatoa siri jinsi ya kuiba tena.
Mimi nilishawahi kukuta katika account yangu Sahihi imebadilishwa sio yangu na nikanyimwa kutoa hela wakati Account ni yangu nilipagawa kinoma. Bahati bank niliyofungua account mara ya kwanza ni mkoa huu huu nikaenda kurekebisha. Hawa wezi wabaya sana sana.
How exactly are they going to fight cyber crime which is cross boarder and multi jurisdictional while they have the drug dealers list, tax evaders and corruption to deal with (Which they have shown no success??). May be they should be a little clear on how exactly they are goin to fight cyber crime..the EU and US to this day have not solved a lot of cases due to jurisdictional issues. One can be in Japan and attack banks and government institutionns in tanzania!
ReplyDeletePolice wasiingie kichwa kichwa kwenye hii issue, its more complex than they think. Regulation of the internet is an on going debate for many nations and the police is definately not on the list of people to solve the problem. I stand to be corrected!!