CPU 90th Anniversary: Empowering Outstanding Public Security Leaders with Strong Government Backing

Deputy Minister of the Interior Ma Shih-yuan attended the 90th Anniversary and Opening Ceremony of Central Police University (CPU) on the morning of September 1, 2026, where he presented awards to 12 distinguished alumni. Deputy Minister Ma stated that over its 90-year history, CPU has cultivated countless talents. Key leadership and core cadres across domestic government agencies - including police, fire services, immigration, coast guard, corrections, and national security - were all nurtured by CPU. He encouraged CPU's faculty and students to keep pace with the times, utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance training capabilities, strengthen societal resilience, and spare no effort in safeguarding public security to serve as a reliable pillar for the public.

( Deputy Minister Presides Over the Opening Ceremony )

Deputy Minister Ma pointed out that in response to the challenges of high-tech and organized syndicate crimes, the government promulgated the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act in January this year and increased information transparency via the "165 Anti-Scam Dashboard." Thanks to inter-ministerial cooperation and the hard work of frontline personnel, the number of national fraud cases in July this year dropped by approximately 20% compared to the same period last year, while financial losses decreased by nearly 50%. The "Sweep Gangs and Fraud Groups Action Project" launched earlier this year has also yielded fruitful results. Furthermore, the government is gradually introducing AI technology into pre-warning systems for fraud-related financial flows, fraud message detection, and the 165 hotline.

In response to AI technology trends, CPU launched the "Executive Master's Program in Cybercrime Investigation" this academic year. Target applicants include frontline personnel in law enforcement, national security, prosecution/investigation, and anti-corruption agencies, who are recommended or dispatched by their respective institutions. The program aims to enhance agencies' capabilities in addressing new, cross-domain, and anonymous technological crimes, such as crypto-asset fraud and AI deepfakes. Meanwhile, the Ministry of the Interior officially approved CPU's "Medium-Term Plan for Enhancing Smart Technology Law Enforcement and Safety Protection Teaching Capacity (2027-2029)" in June this year, allocating a total budget of NT$581.73 million. This initiative focuses deeply on smart policing, cybersecurity forensics, and critical infrastructure protection to ensure seamless integration between academia and practical application.

( Deputy Minister Presents Grade Insignia to Students )

CPU explained that the 12 distinguished alumni honored this year serve across diverse fields, including police administration, the judiciary, parliament, central government ministries, and academia. In addition to outstanding leadership cadres across various sectors, the awardees also include criminology professors serving at domestic and international universities. Their significant contributions to academia have successfully elevated Taiwan's police studies research onto the international stage - a testament to their well-deserved achievements. Upholding CPU's fine traditions and leveraging professional leadership, they transform education and research milestones into a driving force for social protection.