Professors Inger Marie Sunde and Carlos Calleja are eagerly anticipating the event in January.
From Nordic Origin to Global Reach
The conference "Policing in the Digital Society" has grown from a local Nordic initiative into a truly international arena in recent years.
“It’s a future-oriented conference that highlights applied research in policing, and it’s highly relevant for both academics and practitioners,” explains Professor Inger Marie Sunde.
Digital Policing in Practice
Carlos Calleja of the Police University College will be the keynote speaker on day two. He looks forward to sharing his research with participants from Norway and abroad.
“We cover everything from law to technology. Researchers from several European countries are joining us. We face common challenges, and it’s rewarding to discuss them together,” says Calleja, whose work focuses on the legal framework for police activity online.
His research examines whether current legislation—largely based on the Police Act of the 1990s—adequately supports modern digital policing. Through scenario analysis, Calleja explores how far police can go in measures such as direct online communication with citizens or more intrusive actions like removing malware from computer systems. He also evaluates whether such interventions have sufficient legal basis and whether human rights requirements are properly addressed.
International Perspectives
Professor Sunde is excited to hear Calleja and the other distinguished speakers. Among them is Ralf Poscher, a renowned researcher at Germany’s Max Planck Institute, who will present findings from the country’s first general surveillance assessment and the concept of a “Surveillance Barometer.”
Artificial intelligence will, unsurprisingly, be a major theme at the conference.
“We’re building a strong network, and there’s a lot happening here. The world may sometimes seem bleak, but this conference focuses on what we can achieve and the opportunities ahead. I hope many will be able to attend,” says Sunde enthusiastically.
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The free conference at the Norwegian Police University College offers three days of unique insights and networking opportunities in Oslo. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this international conversation on the future of digital policing.