Money and Mindset: The Two Biggest Roadblocks to Cyber Policing

### Executive summary A reported incident where malware was concealed inside body-camera video files infected a Texas law enforcement server and spread to county officials, prosecutors, and defense attorneys is used to illustrate the urgent need for improved cyber training, resources, and funding for local law enforcement; the article outlines barriers such as equipment costs, limited ongoing funding, and lack of skilled instructors and recommends expanding basic cyber training across academies and continuing education.