Training

RVCRI Rural Resources: Grants, Training, and More! Webinar - November 2024

Discover powerful resources to strengthen rural communities! Join the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) team on November 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET for a valuable webinar on available funding, training, and specialized support to help rural law enforcement agencies strengthen their capabilities.

Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Resource Officers, Security Personnel, and School Staff in a K–12 Environment

Given the variety of behavioral challenges that can occur in a school environment, it is essential for school resource officers, security personnel, and school staff to possess strong de-escalation skills. These abilities are crucial for preventing situations from escalating and for responding effectively to the unique needs of each student. Through effective de-escalation, stakeholders can improve student safety, maintain a positive learning environment, enhance trust between officers and students, and reduce student involvement in the juvenile justice system.

DF203 Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis: Forensic Video Analysis

This course provides training on digital forensics for video, specifically targeting common file formats rather than proprietary video encodings or delivery methods. It aims to prepare investigators to answer critical questions about the file and ensure key evidence is not overlooked. This training is designed to support investigations by providing the necessary expertise to handle the complexities of video evidence in the digital age, addressing possible pitfalls including deepfakes, manipulated video, and potential overlooked evidence.

Key concepts covered in this course include:
Digital video file creation
Tool and result verification
Metadata and parsing
Image classification
Hash value comparison
Image/video classification and reporting results

Lunch and Learn with Binance, Roblox, and Kodex

Join us for the Learn and Lunch webinar series, where legal experts from Binance, the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange, and Roblox, a popular gaming platform, come together to provide valuable insights for professionals navigating the intersection of law enforcement and digital platforms.

The presentation will cover two key areas. First, experts from Binance will provide crucial updates on cryptocurrency investigations, including best practices for handling crypto-related legal processes and the latest market changes that could impact your work. As cryptocurrency continues to play a growing role in digital investigations, understanding these evolving legal frameworks is essential for law enforcement and legal professionals. Next, experts from Roblox will guide attendees through the platforms key safety features, explaining how law enforcement can effectively engage with Roblox. The session will also include a walkthrough on submitting information requests to Roblox, focusing on data availability, retention policies, and the primary identifiers needed to locate requested data. This section aims to equip attendees with practical tools to navigate Roblox's legal processes efficiently.

Throughout the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from experts, ask questions, and share ideas for improving legal procedures within these dynamic industries. The event will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage in a collaborative dialogue with industry leaders. Do not miss this chance to enhance your understanding of cryptocurrency investigations and digital platform legal processes.

Presented by:
Jarek Jakubcek, Head of LE Training, Binance
AJ Iafrate, Government Relations North America, Kodex Global

Open-Source Investigative Methods for Counter Narcotics and Human Trafficking Investigations

Threat actors are increasing their use of the Internet, social media and apps to conceal and advance their trafficking operations. Open-source information can provide investigators with intelligence and investigative leads related to narcotics and human trafficking operations. This webinar will provide attendees with introductory methods related to open-source information collection as it applies to identifying online profiles and activity related to narcotics and human trafficking. Attendees will learn how to safely navigate social media platforms while adhering to local laws and methods of collection.

Presented by:
Adam Scarisbrick, Senior Instructor, Hetherington Group

Shutting Down America's Largest Illicit Online Gift Card Marketplace

Organized retail crime is on the rise, affecting both the retail and financial industries. In a landmark case titled Operation Bad Bot, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unraveled a complex, online gift card fraud scheme, culminating in the shutdown of a marketplace with more than $22 million in stolen gift cards and the arrest and prosecution of the Canadian man behind the scheme. In this webinar, you will take a deep dive into Operation Bad Bot, learn how HSI solved this case, and hear how HSI worked with the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute the perpetrator.

Presented by:
Dariush Vollenweider, Group Supervisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Alan Stevens, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice

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, opinions, or view of NW3C.

Telegram Investigations

This webinar will cover investigations into Telegram app. For many, Telegram has been a frustration as they do not know how the app works, and just what investigative avenues can be pursued. This webinar will cover how Telegram functions, how Telegram channels work, how Telegram Bots work to facilitate sales, and also explore the T.O.N. (The Open Network) crypto currency that is built upon the Telegram network. Case studies will be shown, as well in depth investigative techniques. There has never been a more comprehensive webinar about the end-to-end encryption messaging app than this!

Presented by:
Keven Hendricks, Detective, City of New Brunswick, NJ, Police Department

FC122 Intellectual Property Theft Training

This course introduces the problem of intellectual property theft and provides tools, techniques, and resources for investigating and prosecuting these crimes. A combination of lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises illustrates the potential dangers and economic repercussions of counterfeit products, as well as best practices and techniques for investigating IP theft. Students are provided with a state-specific folder that includes relevant statutes, sample organizational documents for IP investigations, and additional resources for investigators and prosecutors.

This course is presented in collaboration with the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).
Awareness. Types of IP crimes. The criminals who commit these crimes. Impacts and dangers.
Investigation. Online and traditional techniques. Working with brand experts and the private sector. Large amounts of evidence. Resources.
Statutes. Prosecutorial theories. State-specific discussion.
Hands-on experience. Work with real counterfeit products. Identify fakes with expert guidance.

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.

FC200 Intermediate Level Spreadsheeting Skills: Assessing and Organizing Data

This intermediate spreadsheeting course uses Microsoft Excel to assess and organize data in an electronic format. The class is designed for learners who have experience using Excel and who want to increase their spreadsheeting knowledge and skills. Topics include text functions, absolute referencing, date and time functions, flash fill, handling formula errors, VLOOKUP, dynamic arrays, and data validation. The course combines live demonstrations, instructor-led exercises, and independent student exercises.

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