Tribal Justice Agencies

    Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Solicitation Webinar - November 2022

    The RVCRI Solicitation Webinar will provide details and guidance to eligible applicants on the RVCRI Microgrant Program. The RVCRI is a competitive microgrant program, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, supporting rural law enforcement agencies addressing violent crime challenges. Microgrants can support various aspects of policing including improving investigations, implementing violent crime reduction strategies, and enhancing collaboration between local stakeholders. Awards are competitive in nature and can range from $25,000 - $150,000.

    Parallel Investigation Techniques

    This webinar will show how parallel investigation techniques commence with a review of tactics and strategies that can be introduced in related fraud enquires. The importance protecting the tradecraft deployed and the use of open and closed source research will be discussed to include comparable techniques used in covert sensitive investigations. Money laundering utilizing virtual, or cryptocurrency will be featured to examine current tradecraft. Additionally, this presentation will include discussion of the impact on not-for-profits as well as a look at mortgage fraud. Supporting case studies will highlight the merit of covert/sensitive law enforcement investigative techniques. The presentation will emphasize the link between tax avoidance, money laundering, and terrorist funding. Finally, proper legislation and an effective suspicious transaction reporting process will complete the program.

    CI102 Basic Cyber Investigations: Dark Web & Open Source Intelligence

    This course provides expert guidance in the skills law enforcement officers need to conduct successful online investigations. Topics include IP addresses and domains, an overview of currently popular social media platforms, best practices for building an undercover profile, foundational knowledge related to the dark web, and the use of the dark web as an investigative tool. Instructors demonstrate both open-source and commercially-available investigative tools for social engineering, information gathering, and artifacts related to social media; as well as automated utilities to capture information and crawl websites.

    *Internet basics. IP address assignment; resolving domains and IP addresses; networking overview.
    *Popular sites. Facebook, Twitter, KiK Messenger, Snapchat, Instagram, tumblr, and more.
    *The dark web. Surface, deep, and dark web; how data flows through the internet. Who uses the dark web and how?
    *Tor. How to access Tor; how Tor traffic works; how a Tor Hidden Service works; installing and configuring the Tor Browser Bundle.

    AirTags and Tracking Technology: Investigative and Legal Perspectives

    This webinar will examine the investigative and legal considerations related to tracking technology, and the impact of ultra-wideband location networks such as Apple AirTags and other similar emerging technologies. We will use case analysis to illustrate key questions and considerations for both investigators and prosecutors given the increasing criminal use of this technology and proactive use during investigations.

    Presented by:
    Justin Fitzsimmons, Associate Vice President, NW3C
    Jim Emerson, Vice President, NW3C

    Data Validation of Digital Forensic Evidence

    Is information from mobile extractions, Cloud Source and Google Timeline a solid piece of evidence? In this webinar, we will see how to make your digital evidence become a strong basis for courtroom testimony when validated with phone records, cell coverage, and other sources. Prove your data and set a solid foundation for justice.

    Presented by:
    Nicola Chermello, CEO and Co-Founder of SecurCube

    NW3C does not share webinar attendees personally identifiable information with any third party without opt-in consent given during registration.

    The content, views, and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the individual presenters and do not represent official policy, position, opinions, or views of NW3C.

    Metaverse, Web3, and Blockchain - Security Observations

    The Metaverse, while still a concept at the moment, will become a reality in the not-too-distant future. It consists of the opportunities created by combining the advances and affordances of augmented reality such as AR and VR and virtual (gaming) worlds with the decentralized nature and composability of Web3, crypto assets, DeFi, and the underlying blockchain technology. Cybercriminals see this market as a hot spot as they can make quick profits here and this webinar will explore some of the opportunities and risks.

    Presented by:
    Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and Evangelist for KnowBe4Africa

    NW3C does not share webinar attendees personally identifiable information with any third party without opt-in consent given during registration.

    The content, views, and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the individual presenters and do not represent official policy, position, opinions, or views of NW3C.

    How Do I Get My Fraud Investigated?

    This webinar will examine the evolving complexity of investigation of fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing by a team of UK detectives fighting financial crime both within the UK and globally for over 30 years. The webinar will use notable cases to study investigative approaches, placement, integration with other enforcement, investigative techniques, and critical "toolkit". These UK pioneers of advance fee fraud (aka 419 scams) investigations who worked with U.S. counterparts will use historical lessons and bring the audience up to date on these crimes as they relate to money laundering, the roles of informal banking, and exploitation of not-for-profits, and use of virtual currency. This webinar will also examine lessons related to gaps in legislation, the health of financial intelligence in vulnerable nation states, and offer discussion and debate regarding successful global investigative strategies for U.S. investigators.

    Mental Health-Related Communication in Law Enforcement: Improving Perceptions of Support Seeking

    Dr. Craw will discuss how departments can take a more proactive approach to mental health, focusing on the role of effective, authentic communication.

    FC105 Financial Records Examination and Analysis

    This course covers the acquisition, examination, and analysis of many types of financial records, including bank statements and checks, wire transfer records, and business records. Topics include recognizing and investigating common indicators of fraud, using spreadsheets to facilitate analysis and pattern recognition, and financial profiling. There is a strong focus on presenting financial evidence in multiple modalities: spreadsheet data outputs, graphic representations, and written/oral presentations.

    *Introduction to analysis. Best practices. Finding patterns. Indicators of fraud. Presenting your findings.
    *Financial records. Bank records. Business documents.
    *Financial profiling. Methods of profiling. Reasons to create a profile. Creating a profile.
    *Hands-on experience. Work a mock financial case as part of an investigative team.

    DF201 Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis: Automated Forensic Tools

    This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to perform a limited digital forensic examination, validate hardware and software tools, and effectively use digital forensic suites and specialized tools. The course begins with a detailed study of the digital forensic examination process, including documentation, case management, evidence handling, validation, and virtualization. Students learn to use today's leading commercial and open source digital forensic suites: Magnet Axiom, X-ways Forensic, and Autopsy. Instruction on each suite will include an interface overview, configuration, hashing, file signature analysis, keyword searching, data carving, bookmarking, and report creation.

    *Digital forensic process. Evidence review; requests for examination; case management.
    *Validation. Creation of validation images; validation testing.
    *Effective tool usage. Tool interface; hashing; file signature analysis; data carving; searching; metadata; bookmarking.
    *Reporting. General report structure; report templates; using tool-generated reports.

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