Organized crime is evolving—it has moved from city streets to the internet, cryptocurrencies and advanced technologies. Today, it encompasses not only traditional criminal activities, but also cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation and other forms of hybrid threats. Events beyond Poland’s eastern border show that the boundary between the physical and digital worlds is becoming increasingly blurred. The state’s response to these challenges is to be the National Police Investigative Bureau, which will combine officers’ experience with modern analytical and technological tools.
The new unit is to combat the most serious forms of crime: organized, economic, drug-related and corruption-related crime, as well as cybercrime. Its activities will include, among other things, hacking attacks, DDoS attacks, malware and crimes involving new technologies, including artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies.
NBŚP is to integrate investigative, criminal, cyber and support services, operating throughout the country through local structures. It will also be equipped with modern analytical centers, digital forensics laboratories and specialized asset-recovery teams.
The project is currently at the legislative stage. Its aim is to adapt the Police to contemporary threats and improve its effectiveness in responding to hybrid and cross-border crime.