London Police to get Cryptocurrency Training

In an attempt to tackle money laundering, police in London are to get cryptocurrency training. Hailed as a “first of its kind”, the City of London Police have confirmed they are to introduce a course in cryptocurrency as part of their Economic Crime Academy.

The move is in response to an escalating fear that cryptocurrency is creating opportunities for cybercriminals to launder money and criticism and concern that police officers are not sufficiently prepared to deal with new digital currency technology.

Preparing police offer to tackle crypto-crime

A pilot of the course has already been rolled out, with another due to begin in August. Once the pilot courses have been completed, the City of London Police plans to make the cryptocurrency training nationwide in the autumn.

A spokesperson for the City of London Police, spoke of the growing importance for officers to get cryptocurrency training.

“It is designed to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge…