PCeU Police Central e-crime Unit
Our vision: "To contribute, alongside national and international partners, towards the provision of a safer and more secure cyber environment, in support of the National Cyber Security Strategy, that enhances trust and confidence in the UK as a place to live and conduct business".
What we do
The Police Central e-crime Unit - PCeU, is jointly funded by the Home Office and Metropolitan Police to provide a national investigative response to the most serious incidents of cyber-crime.
General online safety
All users of the internet should protect themselves by installing robust firewalls, anti-virus and anti spy-ware software.
Cyber crime
Malware (computer virus) is circulating purporting to be from law enforcement agencies. It locks screens and requests members of the public to pay a fine to get their computers unlocked. The malware infects personal computers after users have accessed certain websites.
Local policing
Find your local Met borough and Safer Neighbourhoods team to see what is happening in your area.