STEM for Public Safety in Cyber: Training for Local Law Enforcement and Cyber Security

Public safety and cybersecurity are integrated endeavors as pervasive computing puts interconnected devices everywhere. STEM training in computing and cyber security might occur within the traditional public safety framework, both of criminological study and practical implementation. We tested the responsiveness to cybersecurity training for law enforcement from this traditional perspective. Our findings suggest great potential within this group for expanding effective cyber security protections for communities through STEM computing and cyber security education. They further suggest a commensurate need for training and support to realize this potential.