Thailand Develops Police Influencers to Combat Cyber Crime

[snoop1130]

 

In a groundbreaking move, National Police Chief Kittharath Punpetch is leading an initiative to bridge the gap between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the public by creating police influencers. Launched on 11th November, the initiative aims to directly connect with communities and become a primary resource for crime prevention and assistance against online threats.

 

Kittharath's vision is to recast public perception of the police by making RTP influencers accessible channels for help, particularly in an era where online criminal activities are evolving quickly. This strategy seeks to ensure victims of crimes reach out to the police prioritally rather than seeking alternative sources.

 

The initiative is incorporated within the broader Cyber Booster project and sees collaboration between the Thai Media Fund, RTP, Online News Producers Association, and Thai PBS. This partnership is committed to producing media content that strengthens public resilience against cyber threats.

 

The launch event witnessed participation from significant police figures like Teeradej Thumsutee, Pakrit Krittayapong, Pitchpong Somkul, and Pichayakorn Sukthawee—all aligned in enhancing public awareness and improving police-public relations via RTP’s Khakinang TV channel.

 

 

A noteworthy element of the project is the creation of 17 video clips featuring emerging officers as online idols to inform the public about cyber perils. Officers like Thanyapirasit Julpipop, Nonthapat Intrarasuran, and Kansini Sitthichotpong, also known as Lt. Panda, are involved in the project’s outreach mission.

 

Lt. Panda shared her optimism towards the project’s potential, highlighting its primary focus on educating the public against online scams rather than merely improving the police image. She affirmed that proactive prevention would run alongside traditional crime-fighting efforts.

 

By leveraging diverse skills within the police, including communication prowess, the project exemplifies a noteworthy shift towards adaptive law enforcement in cybercrime's digital age.

 

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-- 2024-11-11

 

 

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a groundbreaking move, National Police Chief Kittharath Punpetch is leading an initiative to bridge the gap between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the public by creating police influencers.

More influencers, just what we need.

[john donson]

lol...what about just doing their jobs, as a starter