Global Scans · Crime · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Crime is morphing away from traditional methods to more sophisticated technological approaches. A decline of traditional hierarchical criminal groups and networks will be accompanied by the expansion of a virtual criminal underground made up of individual criminal entrepreneurs. At the same time, forward-looking agencies are equipping themselves with smart technologies to outfox the criminals. Keep up to date with crime changes below.

• [New] The insurance and reinsurance industry is facing multiple challenges - from climate change fuelled losses topping US$100bn to the growing risks of cyber crime and global conflict. PwC Insurance Summit
• [New] Transnational organized crime is a growing global threat that harms and exploits people, communities, economies and the planet. United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime
• [New] In some cases, the Chinese government is selective in what groups it acts against and might even be using certain criminal groups for state purposes. DVIDS
• [New] The ISF would be tasked with securing Gaza's borders with Israel and Egypt, protecting Palestinian civilians and humanitarian corridors, and training the new Palestinian police forces that will provide security. Columbus Jewish News
• [New] Experts have pointed to a recent uptick in terrorism worldwide as a warning that instability in the Sahel could have global consequences. Northeastern Global News
• [New] A group of Al Qaeda-linked militants are reportedly on the cusp of seizing control of the West African nation of Mali in what many fear could lead to a complete takeover of a national government by a designated terrorist organization. Northeastern Global News
• [New] National law-enforcement agencies in Europe will likely roll out dedicated crypto-crime units equipped with advanced analytics and cross-border coordination capabilities. Insider Hotcoin -
• [New] The U.S. Park Police plans to double its size in Washington, D.C. over the next six months in order to establish itself as the premier law enforcement agency in D.C.. Just Security
• [New] Hyundai Motor Group and HTX plan to conduct a demonstration project for a multi-purpose modular EV platform by the end of 2028, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Singapore's public safety fleet, which includes vehicles such as police cars and rapid response vehicles. Default
• [New] US travelers are currently urged to reconsider travel to Nigeria due to a threat of terrorism, crime, kidnapping and armed gangs. SKY
• [New] Expanding biometric use will help combat trafficking, verify criminal history, deter fraud, and enhance identity management throughout the immigration lifecycle. Erickson Immigration Group
• [New] Strengthening cooperation between national police forces through means such as Interpol red notices could make a big difference, especially in the face of cuts to international development funding, which may leave some enforcement agencies under-resourced. The Conversation
• [New] Despite highly publicized failures like the Afghanistan security assistance mission, there have been many success stories in which U.S. funding has helped local actors keep terrorist threats from reaching America's shores. The Washington Institute
• [New] Security trends in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon will shape the relative favorability of the environments in which terrorist networks operate. Middle East Institute
• [New] The United States has an interest in degrading and eliminating the capabilities of terrorist networks that pose a threat to US security and the stability of its partners. Middle East Institute
• [New] Persistent threats, such as money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions breaches, bribery and corruption and fraud - continue to strain global defences. PwC
• [New] The range, complexity and strategic use of drones observed in Ukraine mark a turning point, a transformation that could have significant consequences for organized crime worldwide. Global Initiative
• [New] If signed, California S.B. 524 will set rules for police using generative AI to write their narrative police reports. Arrgle Books - Better Living Through Augmented Reality
• [New] In San Francisco, where policing is closely scrutinized, deploying robo-cops will likely incite public discussion about civil liberties, racial bias in AI, and balancing innovation with human rights. AI DAILY
• [New] The role of police in the Pacific will become increasingly important amid rising global tensions. PMN | Pacific Media Network
• [New] A temporary International Stabilization Force will train and provide support to vetted Palestinian police forces in Gaza in consultation with Egypt and Jordan. The Washington Institute

Last updated: 08 November 2025