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It’s no secret that cybercriminals are using AI technology to craft phishing emails, but did you know AI can also help them with voice phishing (vishing)? It’s surprisingly easy to teach AI software to sound like a specific person. All they need to recreate your voice is a short audio clip, like one from a recorded phone call or a video posted to social media. Once the cybercriminals have your voice, they can easily target friends, family members, and coworkers with AI-powered vishing.

On March 23, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m. police responded to a weapon related offence that had just taken place in the area of Princess Street and Clergy Street in downtown Kingston.

The City of Kingston and Kingston Police have released a summary of actions taken during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. And while they report handing dozens of fines, the consensus from many involved is the weekend was one of the best in recent memory.

The Kingston Police are requesting the public’s assistance with an ongoing motor vehicle collision investigation.

On Saturday March 16, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m. a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in the area of Brock Street and University Avenue. The pedestrian suffered injuries as a result of the collision.

Kingston Police are unveiling a new vehicle design to the public.

As the organization continues to modernize, a new vehicle look has been designed. Members of the Patrol section brought the matter forward to Senior Command outlining that the current design required updating and that a new, and more visible, design would benefit the organization.

Cybercriminals recently targeted European diplomats by impersonating representatives for the ambassador of India. They each received a fake invitation to an exclusive wine-tasting party. However, the invitation was actually a trick to install malware onto their devices. This type of scam could be used to target anyone, anywhere, so let’s take a closer look at how it worked.

Individuals have been arrested as part of two separate investigations by the Kingston Police Street Crime Unit and their continuing dedication to combating the influx of dangerous illegal drugs and weapons possession within the City of Kingston.

Police are investigating multiple incidents of mischief that have occurred at a commercial property located near the intersection of Centennial Drive and Venture Drive in Kingston’s west end.

Over the past few months there have been numerous thefts perpetrated at various businesses in downtown Kingston. Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying four suspects who have been involved in multiple such thefts.