Central Police University to Offer Master's Program in Technology Crime Investigation with Public Funding and Official Leave Starting September
Central Police University will launch a "Master's Program for On-the-Job Technology Crime Investigation" in September, recruiting 15 public-funded students from current law enforcement agencies. The program aims to enhance expertise in technology crime investigation, digital forensics, and information security.
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TAIPEI (CNA) -- The Ministry of the Interior announced today that the Central Police University will launch a "Master's Program for On-the-Job Technology Crime Investigation" starting this September. The program plans to recruit 15 public-funded students, targeting current law enforcement personnel. After completing the two-year program, graduates will be required to return to their original units to engage in related work, and official leave will be provided.
Wu Tang-an, Permanent Deputy Minister of the Interior, stated at a press conference after the Ministry of the Interior's departmental meeting today that in response to the global trend of new types of crime becoming increasingly technological, cross-border, and highly concealed, the Central Police University continues to promote the transformation of police education, strengthening professional training in technology investigation, digital forensics, and information security.
Police University President Huang Ming-chao said that from 2024 to 2026, the university is implementing the "Plan to Enhance Teaching Capacity in Response to New Types of Crime," and has established various teaching and research systems, including big data analysis, artificial intelligence applications, digital forensics, and unmanned vehicles. Through scenario simulation classrooms and cross-domain experimental fields, students can learn in practical situations.
Huang Ming-chao also mentioned that the university plans to promote the "Mid-term Individual Project for Technology Law Enforcement and Security Protection Teaching Capacity" from 2027 to 2029, continuously optimizing the teaching environment and research equipment, and focusing on key areas such as critical infrastructure protection, information security, and technology crime prevention and investigation.
Huang Ming-chao pointed out that the Police University also plans to promote several institutional reforms and development strategies, including the establishment of the "Master's Program for On-the-Job Technology Crime Investigation" to cultivate professional cadres in technology investigation. This program is primarily based on the needs of practical agencies and law enforcement departments, and is expected to start classes this September, recruiting 15 students.
Huang Ming-chao said that National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and National Sun Yat-sen University also offer similar on-the-job master's programs related to technology investigation, with fees costing over NT$300,000. However, this program at Central Police University is "public-funded," with tuition fees fully waived. Therefore, applicants are limited to current law enforcement personnel, including police and national security units with case investigation needs. Students will be recommended by practical agencies for admission, and after completing the two-year program, they must return to their original units to engage in related work.
Regarding whether there are restrictions on how long graduates must serve before resigning, Huang Ming-chao stated that practical agencies are expected to impose service year restrictions when recommending candidates. Wu Tang-an responded that the on-the-job master's program aims to enhance the professional skills of in-service personnel and strengthen their ability to handle cases with smart technology, and official leave will be granted. Participants in the program are certainly outstanding individuals recommended by their agencies. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 2026/04/30
Wu Tang-an, Permanent Deputy Minister of the Interior, stated at a press conference after the Ministry of the Interior's departmental meeting today that in response to the global trend of new types of crime becoming increasingly technological, cross-border, and highly concealed, the Central Police University continues to promote the transformation of police education, strengthening professional training in technology investigation, digital forensics, and information security.
Police University President Huang Ming-chao said that from 2024 to 2026, the university is implementing the "Plan to Enhance Teaching Capacity in Response to New Types of Crime," and has established various teaching and research systems, including big data analysis, artificial intelligence applications, digital forensics, and unmanned vehicles. Through scenario simulation classrooms and cross-domain experimental fields, students can learn in practical situations.
Huang Ming-chao also mentioned that the university plans to promote the "Mid-term Individual Project for Technology Law Enforcement and Security Protection Teaching Capacity" from 2027 to 2029, continuously optimizing the teaching environment and research equipment, and focusing on key areas such as critical infrastructure protection, information security, and technology crime prevention and investigation.
Huang Ming-chao pointed out that the Police University also plans to promote several institutional reforms and development strategies, including the establishment of the "Master's Program for On-the-Job Technology Crime Investigation" to cultivate professional cadres in technology investigation. This program is primarily based on the needs of practical agencies and law enforcement departments, and is expected to start classes this September, recruiting 15 students.
Huang Ming-chao said that National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and National Sun Yat-sen University also offer similar on-the-job master's programs related to technology investigation, with fees costing over NT$300,000. However, this program at Central Police University is "public-funded," with tuition fees fully waived. Therefore, applicants are limited to current law enforcement personnel, including police and national security units with case investigation needs. Students will be recommended by practical agencies for admission, and after completing the two-year program, they must return to their original units to engage in related work.
Regarding whether there are restrictions on how long graduates must serve before resigning, Huang Ming-chao stated that practical agencies are expected to impose service year restrictions when recommending candidates. Wu Tang-an responded that the on-the-job master's program aims to enhance the professional skills of in-service personnel and strengthen their ability to handle cases with smart technology, and official leave will be granted. Participants in the program are certainly outstanding individuals recommended by their agencies. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 2026/04/30