Training Delivery - Webinar

    Social Media and Online Investigations: Identifying Unknown Individuals

    This training is intended for U.S. Criminal Justice Practitioners. Please register using your agency-issued email.

    Your team, your tools, or your client may locate a social media user of interest or concern. Your analysis of the profile may become challenging if the user does not reveal their real identify. The presenter will discuss how to harness the Internet to identify the person or group behind a username. The presentation will include real case examples to demonstrate successful workflows. Learning objectives outline useful steps for identifying who is behind a username, explore case examples to retain those steps, and Introduce future challenges.

    Presented by:
    Megan Munoz, Director of Education and Knowledge Management, Hetherington Group

    Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investigations: Beyond the Basics

    Building upon the previous cryptocurrency webinar, "Bitcoin 101: What Are Cryptocurrency and Blockchain All About?" presented by Cobwebs, this webinar will introduce investigative techniques to show how open-source information can be leveraged to attribute identities to wallets and addresses. This webinar will also briefly demonstrate the OSINT and cryptocurrency analysis capabilities of Cobwebs.

    ICAC UC Chat Techniques Tips and Tricks

    This training is intended for U.S. Criminal Justice Practitioners. Please register using your agency-issued email.

    Undercover chat investigations are used to help intercept child predators from victimizing children in our communities. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the chat techniques used in child exploitation cases. We will cover different apps that were used and how they assisted in identifying the targets and discuss some of the interview techniques that helped lead to confessions.

    *This webinar is not a replacement for the ICAC UC Chat Investigations Course.

    Presented by:
    Moe McClanahan, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C
    Robert Leazenby, High-Tech Crimes Specialist Supervisor, NW3C
    Brent Metcalfe, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

    Nutrition Status Check: Dietary Supplements for the Criminal Justice Professional

    In this webinar, you will learn what dietary supplements are, what supplements can be helpful and which ones are risky or just a waste of money, supplements for different life stages and conditions, and where and how to buy quality supplements.

    Presented by:
    Rana Parker, MPH, RDN Dietitian Nutritionist, Los Angeles Police Department

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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

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