Impact of innovative technologies on the efficiency of law enforcement agencies in combating cybercrime

Abstract

The deepening digitalization of socio-economic processes is accompanied by the complication of cybercrime and other offenses in the virtual environment, necessitating improvements in tools to ensure the state's information security. Innovative technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, big data analytics and automated information and analytical systems, transform the processes of collecting, processing and analyzing operational and service information and also support the adoption of tactical and strategic decisions in law enforcement agency activities. The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of innovative technologies on the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in combating offenses in the digital environment, and to substantiate the conditions for their effective application. To solve the research tasks, the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis - to generalize scientific developments, a comparative method - to compare the practices of using technologies, a system-structural approach - to establish relationships between tools and management processes, as well as elements of statistical assessment of the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies. It has been established that the use of intelligent algorithms, big data analysis technologies and automated cyberspace monitoring systems in the activities of law enforcement agencies increases the speed of processing operational information, the accuracy of detecting cyber threats and offenses and the efficiency of making procedural and operational service decisions. Restraining factors for the implementation of innovative technologies in law enforcement activities have been identified, including insufficient integration of state information resources and databases, limited digital and analytical competencies among law enforcement officers, and fragmentation of cybersecurity regulatory and legal frameworks. It has been proven that the effectiveness of countering cybercrime largely depends on interagency cooperation and the consistency of information exchange between law enforcement agencies. In summary, the introduction of innovative technologies into law enforcement agencies' activities increases the efficiency of detecting, investigating and preventing cybercrime, but requires a comprehensive integration of the organizational, legal and personnel components of the state cybersecurity system. Prospects for further research include improving the integration of information systems across law enforcement agencies and other state institutions, as well as developing their analytical capabilities for processing large data sets in combating cybercrime.