Justice Information Sharing

    Learn How Law Enforcement Executives Can Reduce Repeat Encounters

    April 30, 2020

    The Council of State Governments Justice Center, with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, released the brief “How to Reduce Repeat Encounters: A Brief for Law Enforcement Executives,” which highlights four steps that law enforcement leaders should implement to effectively respond to individuals they repeatedly encounter.

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    CI240 Intermediate Cyber Investigations: Virtual Currency (May 7-8, 2020, Virtual)

    This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to investigate crimes involving virtual currency. Instructors explain foundational concepts like the characteristics of money, virtual currency, and cryptocurrency. Blockchain technology, proof work, and proof of stake are covered, and students learn how industry-leading cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Monero) work and how they differ from each other. Finally, students learn investigative techniques for tracking and documenting transactions and best practices for seizing and securing cryptocurrency.

    DF100 Basic Digital Forensic Analysis: Seizure (May 14, 2020, Virtual)

    This course introduces the information and techniques law enforcement personnel need to safely and methodically collect and preserve digital evidence at a crime scene. Topics include recognizing potential sources of digital evidence; planning and executing a digital evidence-based seizure; and the preservation, packaging, documentation, and transfer of digital evidence.

    DF205 Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis - SQLite Primer (May 29, 2020, Virtual)

    Mobile devices dominate the intake list and the desks of most digital forensics analysts globally. With an increase in device security, the need for detailed analysis is also increasing. SQLite is a self-contained, serverless database engine. It is found on nearly every operating system and dominates iOS, Android, and macOS as one of the most prevalent and relevant data storage mechanisms. Rather than hope our forensic tools support the newest applications or be tethered to how a certain utility parses data, analysts can arm themselves with the skills and techniques needed to conquer the analysis of nearly any application.

      Apply for the FY 2020 Supporting Small and Rural Law Enforcement Agency BWC Policy and Implementation Program

      April 28, 2020

      The Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking provider applications for their Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Supporting Small and Rural Law Enforcement Agency Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program, which provides small and rural agencies funding to implement and expand BWC programs.

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      Training: Mid-Level Leadership Workshop: Fostering an Organizational Culture of Safety and Wellness

      This VALOR workshop inspires mid-level law enforcement leaders to advance officer safety and wellness strategies within their own agencies.

      This one-day workshop is a subject expert-facilitated event that:

      • Addresses leadership strategies.
      • Examines causes of officer assaults, injuries, and deaths.
      • Explores critical officer wellness issues.
      • Discusses protocols and best practices.
      • Discusses setting a safety precedent and accountability.
      • Illustrates actionable opportunities to increase safety and wellness.

       

      Webinar - The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline to Assist Victims of Financial Fraud

      On June 17, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Lori A. McGee and Helen Supanich on "The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud."

      Webinar - Engaging Clients in Treatment: Combining MRT with MAT for Opioid Use Disorder

      Join BJA's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) for their webinar “Engaging Clients in Treatment: Combining MRT with MAT for Opioid Use Disorder.”

      FC102 Financial Investigations Triage (May 5, 2020, Virtual)

      This course provides an overview of the actions investigators can take at the outset of a financial crime investigation. Students learn to ask critical questions, gather documentation, and analyze information for leads. Topics include obtaining and working with financial records, red flags in financial cases, money laundering, investigative strategies for different types of financial crimes, and commingled funds.

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