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Digital Patrolling - Extremism in Focus

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Digital patrullering - Extremism i fokus

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This report explores how Swedish police are expanding their presence online through digital patrolling as a complement to traditional, physical policing. It highlights how officers engage with communities in digital environments to build trust, enhance safety, prevent crime, and participate in online discussions while setting clear boundaries when needed. Drawing on insights from Swedish and Nordic police officers working in cybersecurity and online patrols, the report outlines practical experiences, challenges, effective approaches, and future prospects for police online engagement. It is part of CVE’s quarterly Extremism in Focus series, which shares knowledge on current issues related to preventing violent extremism.

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New Technologies and the Online Dimension

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