About InterCOP
InterCOP is an international network of law enforcement agencies focused on preventing cyber offending through collaboration, best practices and alternative interventions. Cybercrime requires more than investigation and prosecution alone. InterCOP strengthens prevention as a core element of cyber policing.
InterCOP Vision and Mission
Vision
A safer world by reducing cybercrime, its impact and damage to society and its burden on criminal justice systems.
Mission Statement
To reduce cybercrime by implementing cyber offender prevention as an integral part of cyber policing in order to deter, divert, disrupt, and degrade cyber offenders.
We can’t arrest our way
out of cybercrime
InterCOP is an international network of law enforcement agencies focused on preventing cyber offending through collaboration, best practices and alternative interventions. Cybercrime requires more than investigation and prosecution alone. InterCOP strengthens prevention as a core element of cyber policing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find answers to common questions regarding our mission, our partners, and how we work to steer individuals toward a positive digital future.
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How can I contact the InterCOP network?
You can contact the InterCOP network by sending an e-mail to intercop@politie.nl.
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When was the InterCOP network established?
The InterCOP network is was established on the 1st of January 2023 with co-funding of the European Union and the Netherlands's Police.
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What is the International Cyber Offender Prevention Network (InterCOP)?
The InterCOP network is an international collaboration established in 2023 to connect law enforcement agencies and private stakeholders in the fight against cybercrime. Its primary focus is on offender prevention—sharing expertise and developing interventions to guide young, cyberskilled individuals away from cybercrime and toward legal, constructive careers. Based in the Netherlands and funded by the European Commission, the network currently consists of 38 countries working together to create a safer digital environment through proactive engagement.