Presented by:
Moe McClanahan, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Due to constrained resources and ever-increasing public pressure to "reimagine policing," agencies across the nation are deprioritizing non-violent investigations. In order for the non-violent disciplines to remain relevant, they must demonstrate to leadership how their area of expertise fits into the agency's violent-crime suppression priorities.

In precursor training, we explained how the shadow economy destabilizes our communities and exacerbates the sub-cultures of drugs, gangs, and violence. In this webinar, we will take a closer look at the link between crimes-for-profit and the immediate or subsequent acts of violence they trigger.

Attendees will learn how to:
• Understand how crimes-for-profit generate violence
• Analyze emerging economic trends to anticipate increases in crime and violence
• Create leadership support in relation to their area of expertise and their agency's violent crime reduction program.

In preparation for the advanced policing principles shared in this third webinar, members are encouraged to view requisite webinars: "Shadow Economy 101" and "Disrupting the Shadow Economy Using Motive-Oriented Crime Suppression ."

Presented by:
David Lake, CEO of Center on Shadow Economics, Detective Sergeant Retired

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Now more than ever, officer health and wellness programs have been a larger topic of discussion within policing. With this increased attention, agencies have an abundance of provider options to offer their employees.

This webinar is live only and will not be available on-demand.

Video evidence is ubiquitous in modern society, yet investigators may not be taking advantage of all the information available to them in digital video. This webinar will highlight approaches to properly understand video metadata and identify metadata fields often missed by many tools. Attendees will also gain insight into identifying the source device make/model of unknown video files, even those transmitted between devices or through social media. Special consideration will be given to identifying manipulated media, including deepfake videos.

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.

This webinar is sponsored by Medex. NW3C is providing the webinar so that attendees can have more information with which to evaluate how this capability might add value to them and the organizations they serve.

Presented by:
Brandon Epstein, Medex Forensics
Bertram Lyons, Managing Director, Software, Medex Forensics

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

With caseloads increasing and data storage sizes exploding, computer forensic examiners are feeling the pressure to clear data and close cases quicker. With the ease of access to pirated material and the lack of legal recourse for such media, many examiners quickly clear the material to ensure there is no illegal material and move on. This can lead to missed evidence. We have discovered a way to conceal a video file within a video as a secondary layer. This prevents many utilities from displaying the second or hidden stream to forensic examiners. With examiners relying on their tools to display all relevant media, in this case, examiners may be inaccurately categorizing the files as clear or non-relevant, potentially missing concealed illegal material. We address the solution to ensuring you are not missing this new potential hiding place and provide open source resources to ensure each video file you investigate is truly non-relevant. This webinar is geared towards computer forensic examiners of all levels, however, all criminal justice practitioners are welcome.

Presented by:
Olin Rankin, High Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

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

Registrations will close 24 hours before webinar start time.

With wireless devices being everywhere and easy to conceal, sometimes you have to do a good Ol' Round-up. Looking at routers can help corral those pesky, missing, or unknown devices. While we look at routers, we will talk about the basic functions and operations to better understand how data is transmitted within the network.

Presented by:
Brent Metcalfe, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

What if you could process thousands of check images and bank transactions from PDF to Excel in less than 10 minutes? What if you could create a flow of funds visualization in a snap?

Today, criminal masterminds are skilled in concealing illicit activities. A crucial step for financial investigators is transforming bank record documents into actionable information that results in a conclusive victory. The industry-proven solution, ScanWriter, delivers quick, accurate, and professional reports with insightful visualizations and Power BI integration. This session will demonstrate the efficacy of data visualization techniques and how ScanWriter empowers law enforcement professionals to fight and prevent financial crime.

Live panelists will share monumental cases, tips, tricks, and their years of experience in financial investigations. The highlights of this demonstration include how to:

• Prepare large amount of data, such as, handwritten or printed check images, wires, bank statements, and more using sophisticated examination techniques that improve accuracy and data integrity.
  
• Boost your investigative cognition and smart decision making by quickly extracting useful evidence from raw textual data by creating interactive graphs that promote exploratory analysis.

• Visualize fraudulent activities by uncovering and connecting events, entities, and the flow of money using advanced instant analytic models that acclimatizes to each case and the needs of the analyst.

• Securely share and communicate interactive graphs, reports, and other valuable　 insights confidently with a complete audit trail.
  

Attendees may request and receive 2 CPE credits for 100 webinar minutes in accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Personable will offer attendees a free pilot. Click here to learn more.

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.

This webinar is sponsored by Personable Inc. NW3C is providing the webinar so that attendees can have more information with which to evaluate how this capability might add value to them and the organizations they serve.

Presented by:
Michelle Dulog, Personable Inc.

Justice can be measured and achieved in a variety of ways. In human trafficking cases, there are a number of avenues to justice—and it is paramount to consider both a victim’s perception of justice and law enforcements’ objective to maximize offender accountability. Determining the most effective route to justice requires knowledge of each avenue and the unique statutes, policies, and procedures that shape them.

During this webinar, the presenter will introduce participants to the resource, “Maximizing Justice: Building a Prosecution Review Process.” This resource supports prosecutors and allied professionals in identifying the most effective route to prosecute traffickers. The discussion will highlight how task forces can use this process to conduct investigations more effectively, make charging decisions, support victims, and ultimately proceed to trial.

Presented by:
Amanda Bond, Project Coordinator, IACP (Moderator)
Jane Anderson, Attorney Advisor, AEquitas

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.

This webinar is produced by the International Association of Chiefs of Police under Cooperative Agreement #2020-VT-BX-K002, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this webinar are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

This webinar provides fundamental knowledge about human trafficking including defining the crime, addressing why it occurs and why it is unique, reviewing the relevant human trafficking criminal laws, and providing information on how to identify human trafficking, start an investigation, and prosecute the case.

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.

 Presented by: Andy Cogar, Supervisor, Clarksburg Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia

Andrew Cogar is the branch office supervisor in the Clarksburg office, U.S. Attorney’s office, Northern District of West Virginia.  Since joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2007, Mr. Cogar has prosecuted white collar crimes, drug and violent crimes, firearm offenses, and public corruption.  He also co-founded and co-chairs the West Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force, and recently served as Senior Litigation Counsel in the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

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

Recorded on June 9, 2021

The Courtroom Technology Trial Preparation workshop will discuss the pitfalls of using technology to present evidence to the jury when limited by the tools provided in a specific courtroom as well as the hurdles in converting this evidence to usable formats for the presentation. While the example case will be a drug case, it is a Federal Title III wiretap example that encompassed all forms of media. Investigators will learn how to use open source tools to visualize their evidence and see demonstrations of some paid tools that are available for their presentations.

Presented by:
Billy Rodgers, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on April 28, 2021

Is mindset a matter of choice? Join us as we look into the concepts of "what you choose you will become" and "you always find what you're looking for." This presentation will be filled with insight and humor from veteran law enforcement officers while focusing on the strengths and pitfalls of mindset.

Presented By
Elizabeth Strong, Program Manager of Wellness and Mental Health Initiatives, NW3C
Mike Drugan, Owner, Drugan and Associates LLC
Moe McClanahan, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C, and Retired Investigator, Christiansburg Police Department

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

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on April 26, 2021

What is there to know about bank fraud? Everything! Join us for an interactive presentation discussing the main types of bank fraud including first party, third party (account takeover), and identity theft. There will be content involving the various channels of fraud including check, ACH, wire, debit, bill pay, and person-to-person. We will discuss trends in the industry and how Capital One can assist in your investigations.

Presented By:
Ricky Bonnett, Bank Investigations Manager, Capital One

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on April 21, 2021

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

This webinar provides the fundamental knowledge needed to start a cyber unit. Topics include defining the mission, finding talent, identifying training, and securing funding.

Presented by:
John Gorman, New Jersey Police Captain, Retired

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on April 15, 2021

In our technologically driven world, it is more critical than ever that local law enforcement agencies are empowered with a more effective, reliable, and easier method to collect fingerprints and other biometrics. Local departments can now quickly and easily transition from the messy, slow, and unreliable ink-rolling process to a more robust and effective digital method for collecting prints and biometrics.

In this presentation, you will not only see how digitized prints and biometrics are faster, easier, more reliable, and less costly to collect, but you will also be shown a simple and affordable solution you can leverage to make this transition for your department.

Presented By:
Sam Cilento, Sales Manager, Lakota Software
Aaron Wilson, CEO, Lakota Software
Phil Merritt, COO, Lakota Software
Scott Cantrell, Owner, Smart Solutions Media

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.

This webinar is sponsored by Lakota Software. NW3C is providing the webinar so that attendees can have more information with which to evaluate how this capability might add value to them and the organizations they serve. NW3C does not share webinar attendees’ personally identifiable information with any third party without opt-in consent given during registration.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on April 14, 2021

Understanding the training and resources available for Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Human Trafficking Task Forces is a critical component for success. The International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), funded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, are excited to offer this webinar opportunity to provide participants with an overview of the training, resources, and technical assistance provided by NW3C. NW3C provides a unique offering of training options, tools, and templates that can be utilized by law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and other criminal justice professionals investigating and responding to human trafficking.

NW3C’s training and resources can assist law enforcement in human trafficking investigations where there are intersections with cybercrime and financial crimes. Since many human trafficking cases involve these components, developing this knowledge will help law enforcement build successful cases using digital evidence.

This webinar will help participants to: 
• Identify NW3C training beneficial for human trafficking investigations 
• Identify relevant NW3C investigative resources, such as legal templates, law enforcement guides, law enforcement cyber alerts, and mobile guides 
• Understand how to obtain free technical assistance for human trafficking investigations 
• Learn how to access the Law Enforcement Cyber Center (LECC) and the resources available that will benefit human trafficking investigations 
• Learn how to access NW3C’s suite of tools relevant to human trafficking investigations, including PhotoHunter and Report Generator that can assist with digital investigations  

Presented by:
Jeffrey D. Lybarger, Associate Vice President, NW3C
Tyler Wotring, Associate Vice President, NW3C
Jessie Plamp, Project Coordinator, IACP

If you have any questions or have not received confirmation of your registration within one business day of your online submission, please contact IACP’s Anti-Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance team at humantrafficking@theiacp.org.

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

This webinar is supported by the International Association of Chiefs of Police under 2020-VT-BX-K002 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on April 13, 2021

Money laundering is an integral part of many, if not most, of crime and terror finance. From local crime and tax avoidance, to transnational networks, the source of money will be masked to conceal the source and at the same time serve to make the money usable in the legitimate worlds of business and finance. This requires the professionals involved to exercise expertise, business acumen, and power influence.

This webinar will walk through the basic elements of the money laundering process, describing the phases of money laundering, define money laundering, the element of a money laundering network, areas particularly vulnerable to money laundering, discuss case studies of different types of money laundering, and possible detection/identification of money laundering activities.

Presented by:
Mike Loughnane, CFE, CAMS, President, Loughnane, LLC

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on March 25, 2021

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

The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is intended to protect consumers from fraud and deters the selling of unsafe and stolen vehicles. Vehicle information from state motor vehicle titling agencies, vehicle recyclers, junk and salvage yards, insurance carriers, and individuals is compiled into NMVTIS.  The Law Enforcement Access Tool (LEAT) is the method to which law enforcement can access NMVTIS information along with other vehicle records and history.

This training instructs law enforcement personnel how to maximize use of LEAT by demonstrating features of the tool and providing users with knowledge in searching, retrieving, and utilizing information found. This training will show how to operate all LEAT features, demonstrate how to successfully navigate search capabilities, and provide examples of how LEAT can disseminate information to build a well-rounded understanding of a vehicle’s history. This webinar will inform attendees on how this information can be used to expand an investigation and provide subsequent leads to enhance efforts for a successful case. Attendees will learn sources of vehicle history information contained within LEAT to enable them to locate specific facts and supporting evidence dependent upon their needs. This webinar is intended for law enforcement officers, vehicle crime investigators, crime analysts, and administrators of these offices and agencies.

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.

Presented by:
Paul Steier, Law Enforcement Program Manager, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
Les Cravens, Director of Law Enforcement and Compliance, Auto Data Direct, Inc.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on March 18, 2021

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

Registrations will close 24 hours before webinar start time.

This webinar will cover the skills necessary to perform cyber investigations using legal and open source data. Attendees will learn how to uncover criminal networks through intelligence collection. We will look at a range of techniques for finding the “who done it” from obtaining more evidence to looking through the eyes of the criminal and discovering how they chose and researched their victim. The webinar will provide a roadmap on how to complete these tasks in an efficient and cost-effective manner, all while protecting the civil rights of those we are committed to protecting. The NCPTF provides ongoing consultation, assistance, and guidance as needed to implement this training. The webinar is designed for everyone from senior cyber and homicide investigators to new investigators, prosecutors, analysts, supervisors, and everyone in between.

Presented by:
Kevin Branzetti, The Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Kevin Metcalf, The National Child Protection Task Force

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on March 17, 2021

Being a first responder can be all consuming and start to change the individual's interactions with those important to them. So many of the skills that make people successful as a first responder may actually be damaging over time to their relationships. In this webinar, Dr. Rachelle Zemlok is going to address three things that first responders can focus on shifting from work to home life in order to avoid ruining relationships important to them.

Presented by:
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, First Responder Family Psychology

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on Mach 11, 2021

The initial webinar, Shadow Economy 101, examined the critical importance of upholding the rule of law and illustrated how the business-of-crime does intolerable damage to our communities’ economic infrastructure, disenfranchising our most economically vulnerable citizens.

In part two of the series, 30-year Phoenix Police Veteran, Detective Sergeant David Lake (ret.) presents the revolutionary investigative methods he leveraged to combat shadow economic crimes in the fifth-largest city in the nation. His "motive-oriented crime suppression" technique was used to reduce crime (caseload) in less time and with fewer resources than traditional, method-centric approaches. Most importantly, it fundamentally disrupted and dismantled the systems that were propagating criminal offenses without aggravating social conditions by relying on police saturation or mass incarceration.

Through internal research and case studies, attendees will be exposed to:

• Alternative case management concepts
• Techniques for proactive and precision investigations
• New applications of police intelligence and crime analysis

Presented by:
David Lake, Det Sgt Retired, CEO, Center on Shadow Economics

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. 

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on March 4, 2021

In the advent of pandemic, natural disasters, and the increasing number of technology-driven fraud and financial investigations occurring, investigators need to rely on technology more than ever to solve these investigations and become more efficient investigating them.The sheer volume of investigations is allowing thousands of cases to go uninvestigated. Whether it would be stock manipulation, such as GameStop, cryptocurrency, or various applications that track and document expenditures, deposits, and transfers, it is clear we need to leverage technology to be more efficient in conducting these investigations. This webinar will go over techniques that fraudsters use, as well as the implementation of a tool that can help find the evidence you are looking for to leverage technology for your investigations.

Presented by:
John Pizzuro, JP Consulting
Trey Amick, Forensics Consultant, Magnet Forensics Inc.

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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on February 24, 2021

The presentation will focus on skills an individual can utilize to work towards improving or maintaining health and wellness. Mindfulness, breathing exercises, nutrition, mental vacations, music, yoga, and other strategies will be discussed. In addition, the benefits of talk therapy and common misconceptions regarding therapy, confidentiality, and payment options will be explored. Finally, we will discuss ways wellness can be introduced to an officers' family and support system, and how increased knowledge surrounding this topic can be beneficial to all.

Presented by:
Lt. William D. Walsh, Voorhees (NJ) Police Department
Jennifer Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP- NJ Licensed Psychologist
Elizabeth Strong, Program Manager, Wellness/Mental Health Initiatives NW3C

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on February 23, 2021

Criminal, terror, and other types of illicit networks all need revenue streams to survive. This involves control of financial flows from the point of revenue generation through goal accomplishment. To some extent, many of these networks will engage in the international money movement processes maintained by financial institutions around the world in order to move the money in an efficient and secure manner.

This presentation will describe the legitimate processes used by illicit networks to move money through financial systems.

We will discuss:

• The role of the central banks and automated clearing houses, how they function and the information they maintain about transactions are valuable in an investigation 
• The "backbone of the financial network," SWIFT messaging
• Correspondent banking
• "The Travel Rule" and information sharing between banks involved in value transfer.

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.

Presented by:
Mike Loughnane, CFE, CAMS, President, Loughnane, LLC

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on February 10, 2021

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

BJA FY 2021 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods

This webinar will provide an overview of the BJA FY 2021 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy solicitation. This program assists state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in preventing and reducing intellectual property (IP) theft and related crime. It is designed to improve the capacity of criminal justice systems to address IP enforcement, including prosecution, prevention, and training and technical assistance. The attendees will be provided the criteria for this solicitation and what items are approved for funding and what items are not allowed. The presenter will also provide an overview of the peer review process, the required partnerships, and the reporting process. The attendees will be able to ask questions.

Presented by:
Davis Lewis, Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance

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. 

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on February 9, 2021

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

Just a mile away from the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a woman is shot during a nighttime stroll in a public park.  It's the latest in a bizarre series of events, three years into a five-year missing persons investigation.  Closing the case will take years of work, dozens of search warrants, and two weeks of testimony.

This presentation will provide a case study of the investigation and prosecution of a no-body homicide.  Getting to the verdict took thousands of hours of digital forensics to help prove premeditation and tie the killer, who hid themselves using VPNs and proxies, to years of online impersonations of their victim.

Presented by:
James Doty, Sergeant Investigator, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office
Ryan Avis, Deputy, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office
Anthony Kava, Digital Forensics Examiner/Special Investigator, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on January 26, 2021

Digital forms of evidence, from cell phones to body-worn camera videos, each have brought new challenges towards convincing judges and juries that the digital evidence (as presented to the court) is an accurate representation of the original evidence. Also, the ease of copying and sharing computerized files complicates the protection of privacy rights, as well as the prevention of unauthorized modifications. Tracking the chain of custody becomes more complicated when files are stored in central databases accessible to many users.  

This webinar reviews the challenges of protecting the integrity of digital evidence, and the expectations that courts have about how the evidence can be shown to be faithful to the original creation. Legal requirements for protecting the privacy of witnesses and victims will also be described, and best practices for controlling the dissemination of digital evidence will be highlighted. 

New frameworks, such as zero trust architecture, offer ways to add confidence to the methods of preserving the integrity of digital evidence and technologies. Implementing these new measures can be helpful to agencies in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The presentation will also include recommendations for principles that can be applied in the procurement process, as agencies acquire new systems that generate more digital evidence.    

This webinar is sponsored by Intelgard. NW3C is providing the webinar so that attendees can have more information with which to evaluate how this capability might add value to them and the organizations they serve.

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.

Presented by:
Paul Wormeli, Wormeli Consulting
Kay Chopard, Chopard Consulting

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on January 21, 2021

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global corruption costs countries trillions in lost revenue, taxation, and infrastructure damage. These losses have a “trickle down” effect on the citizens of affected countries, resulting detriment to health, education, and quality of life. At the center of bribery and corruption scandals are individuals and their enablers who choose to misuse their influence, wealth, and status to improve their own lives, while others suffer the consequences. In this session, learners will be shown local, national, and global corruption.

Presented by:
Michael Schidlow, Scienter Group

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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on January 20, 2021

2020 brought an onslaught of new challenges in the criminal justice world! We are all living in unprecedented times and the importance of wellness cannot afford to be overlooked! This webinar will explore the real-life challenges of living in a virtual time and focus on how intentional wellness can positively affect everyday life.

Presented by:
Mike Drugan, Owner, Drugan and Associates LLC
Elizabeth Strong, Program Manager, Wellness and Mental Health Initiatives, NW3C

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.  

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on December 28, 2020

Why do we need to learn Linux forensics? Well, nowadays when you look at the number of tools available on different penetration testing systems running Linux, you should stop and ask yourself a basic question “are these tools and systems always going to be used for ethical purposes?” The answer is definitely, NO! Another reason to consider learning Linux forensics is that not everyone uses Windows. You may arrive at a crime scene only to find that your suspect’s computer is a Linux operating system! If you don’t have the proper skillset, you will be shocked and start to question your knowledge and abilities. What should I do? Do I have the skills required to collect data from this system? Where should I look for artifacts? What do these artifacts even look like? How can we identify and track user activity? etc. This session should help you answer most of those questions and get you started with Linux forensics.

Presented by:
Ali Hadi, Assistant Professor, Champlain College and Cybersecurity Researcher

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

The 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.  

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on December 14, 2020

Communities are under siege by crimes for profit. When criminals make money, regardless of method (fraud, human trafficking, drugs, counterfeit or stolen goods, cargo, identity theft, or organized retail theft), they create a shadow economy. This illicit activity competes with and erodes the economic stability of our communities. Unique research into the economic impact of the Shadow Economy reveals the critical need to support skilled, targeted investigations, and effective prosecution. Unfortunately, there are ever-increasing efforts to decriminalize non-violent crimes. These policies are fueling the unprecedented growth of the Shadow Economy. In order to defend communities from this threat, investigators will require a counter-narrative to illustrate how these policies are generating more crime, propagating violence, and ultimately leading to urban decay.

Presented by:
David Lake, CEO, Center on Shadow Economics

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

The 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.  

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on December 7, 2020

Spotlight is the default indexing engine on iOS™ and macOS®. It is ON by default and stores information about almost every file and folder on the file system. This information includes hundreds of different types of metadata from file-paths and MAC timestamps to document titles, authors, dates viewed and image/video exif tag information. It is not limited to files; emails, notes, text messages, and internet history are all found here. We will explore how to exploit this information with freeware tools we developed and explain how best to interact with and interpret this data.

Presented by:
Yogesh Khatri, Associate Professor & Program Director (Digital Forensics), Champlain College

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

The 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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on November 18, 2020

This session presented by the National Center on Elder Abuse will showcase available tools to combat elder exploitation, including mobile apps, databases, trainings, and guides.

The session will also feature an introduction to EAGLE, the Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement. These incentives are funded by the Department of Justice and developed by law enforcement for law enforcement. EAGLE provides guidelines on evidence collection, a state-by-state penal code database, older adult resources in your area, and law enforcement roll call videos.

Presented by:
Julie Schoen, National Center on Elder Abuse/University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine 
Lauren Rosell, National Center on Elder Abuse/University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
Alexis Calleros, National Center on Elder Abuse/University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine

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

The 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.

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on November 10, 2020

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

This webinar will discuss various approaches to prosecuting intellectual property crimes while emphasizing the importance of communication between the prosecutor and the investigator.

Presented by:
Patrick Beasley, Twenty-Second Judicial District, State of Mississippi

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

The 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. 

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on November 4, 2020

This webinar will discuss cryptocurrency general information for detailed discussion regarding legitimate use versus illegitimate use, common financial crimes, and avoidance of compliance requirements. Further, the webinar will delve into exchanges, transactions, opportunities for data collection and analysis, the value to criminal or compliance investigations and a review of current case studies.

Presented by:
Patrick Larsen, CEO, ZenLedger.io
Andrew Gordon, President, Gordon Law Group

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

The 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. 

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on October 26, 2020

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

On average, seventy percent of convicted sex offenders are placed on probation. This webinar will identify and explain information forensic examiners can provide to the sentencing court and probation officers which will enhance offender supervision in the community. While this information is usually not relevant to prove legal thresholds of a crime, it is critical to safely supervising convicted offenders. Join two law enforcement professionals to learn how you can augment your reports to help protect the community.

Presented by:
Jim Tanner, Ph.D. President, KBSolutions Inc.
Bryan Franke, CFCE, CEECS, CFSI, President, 2CSolutions LLC

The 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. 

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on October 20, 2020

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

Please Note: The video at the beginning of the live webinar is not supported by WebEx and not included in the recording.

Intellectual Property (IP) Crimes come in many different forms, including counterfeiting, copyright infringement, and trade secrets, just to name a few. This webinar will provide a global perspective on IP crimes, basic investigative techniques, and the importance of public/private sector partnerships when conducting these investigations.

Presented by:
D. Scott Bailey, Economic Crime Specialist, NW3C

The 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. 

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on October 1, 2020

The year 2020 has brought an onslaught of new challenges in the criminal justice world! While officer wellness has always been an important topic, it is especially critical now. During this webinar we will share the experience of two law enforcement professionals who know the importance and necessity of wellness and mental health programs for criminal justice professionals. Audience interaction will also determine the topics for our next wellness webinars.

Presented by:
Lt. William D. Walsh, Patrol Commander and Health and Wellness Coordinator, Voorhees Police Department (NJ)
Thomas E. Coghlan, PsyD, ret. Det., NYPD, Clinical Psychologist, Owner, Blue Line Psychological Services, PLLC
Elizabeth Strong, MA Forensic Psychology, Program Manager, Wellness and Mental Health Initiative at NW3C

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

The 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.  

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on September 29, 2020

Laundering being missed? Law enforcement and government agencies globally have examples of intelligence failures that could have led to offenders being brought to justice earlier if relevant data had been shared between partners. In this webinar, we will discuss whether there are means of more effectively sharing intelligence to fight financial crime and criminals.

Presented by:
Colin Tansley, Intelect Group

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on September 22, 2020

This session will discuss strategies for building, implementing, and operating an effective insider risk management program that is integrated into an organization-wide enterprise risk management strategy.  Best practices will be discussed addressing prevention, detection, investigation, and response strategies to reduce the risk of malicious and non-malicious insiders impacting the critical assets of your organization.

Presented by:
Randy Trzeciak, Director National Insider Threat Center; CERT Division, Software Engineering Institute

The 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. 

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on September 15, 2020

Investigators need to understand the dark side of information sharing and the potential risks it brings to victims, witnesses, and investigators. To avoid potentially dangerous individuals, first responders, security professionals, and intelligence officers choose to keep their families and homes off the grid. Employees and agencies are at greater risk now more than ever because fraudulent predators are taking advantage of those unfamiliar with working from home. Hacking, phishing, and scamming are on the rise, and the threats are expected to increase. Helping the public and high-risk targets protect their personally identifiable information is a priority during these uncertain times. Opting out of online personal data aggregates and managing the technology devices inside your home can reduce the risk to you and your family. This webinar is meant to help facilitate your understanding of the dark side of information sharing and how to protect your, your family’s, and the high-risk targets’ personal privacy in a very open online world. There is no one solution, no one vendor, that has all the answers. Knowledge from this session will enable you to begin to remove, obstruct, or obscure the open source information that leaves you, your family, and high-risk targets vulnerable online.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the dark side of information sharing.
• Identify private lives and public information available through websites, social networks, and “Invisible Web” sources.
• Discover ways to protect your privacy by implementing basic security practice online, at home, and on social media.

Presented by:
Cynthia Hetherington, Hetherington Group

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on September 8, 2020

Merriam Webster is our go to source for thousands of definitions. Digital Forensics and Incident Response use terms that are not typically defined in mainstream dictionaries. A quick review of any common list-serve reveals a lexicon of hundreds, if not thousands of unique terms and words. This webinar series will start with the most basic of DFIR definitions and build upon them. Our content will be rooted in empirical facts with a misting of industry history and professional experiences.

Presented by:
Chris Atha, High-tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on August 25, 2020

In this ever-changing fraud environment we live in, one thing has remained constant, investigating first-party fraud and the use of synthetic identities has always been difficult. Join us for an interactive presentation that will not only educate you but give you resources to assist in your investigations. There will be content on synthetic identity creation and use, CPNs (credit privacy number), assumed identity fraud, bustouts, collusive/shell merchants, false fraud claims, manufactured spend and much, much more. We’ll also discuss trends in the industry and how Capital One can assist in your investigations.

Presented by:
Geraldine Schmitt, Capital One US Card, Principal Fraud Investigative Analyst

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on August 18,2020

From targeting child predators to identifying deepfake videos, this presentation will introduce a new approach to uncovering previously unavailable information from digital video files.  Learn how the source of a video file can be identified, even from social media platforms.  Take a deeper dive into the authenticity of those files to show the truth in video.

Presented by:
Brandon Epstein, Director of Training, Medex Forensics
Bertram Lyons, Managing Director, Software at Medex Forensics
Walter Bruehs, FBI

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on August 6, 2020

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

This webinar will highlight possible missed evidence in cases and highlight a new method for hiding illegal Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) from investigators. Join us and learn about the potential hiding technique, including how to replicate it for testing purposes and discover it in your cases if it’s being utilized. To date, automated tools have not been discovering the hidden evidence in this example and you will learn how to detect it and ensure that you are finding any potential hidden evidence.

Presented by:
Olin Rankin, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on July 23, 2020

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

Today’s law enforcement agencies are facing a financial crimes epidemic. Millions of consumers are victims of credit card fraud and ID theft each year, resulting in the loss of billions of dollars. The magnitude of the problem is overwhelming and when coupled with the effort involved to work those cases, many agencies choose to let them pass. They don’t understand the problem, let alone how to analyze these cases and prosecute the individuals who perpetrated the crime. Agencies have been slow to make progress, but it doesn't have to be this way.

Join us to hear ERAD's Chief Operating Officer, Steve Beckerman, provide insights on the latest trends in payment card money laundering and important interdiction techniques to help you better apprehend, prosecute and convict more criminals.

Presented by:
Steve Beckerman, Chief Operating Officer, ERAD

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on July 16, 2020

What is there to know about credit card fraud? Everything! Join us for an interactive presentation discussing the three main types of credit card fraud (Transaction fraud, Identity fraud and Payment fraud). There will be content on cyber fraud, the dark web and how that world operates. We’ll also discuss trends in the industry and how Capital One can assist in your investigations.

Presented by:
Jeremy Geisel, National Law Enforcement Strategy Manager, Capital One Credit Card Division

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on July 9, 2020

Though the use of computer forensics in criminal investigations has expanded in recent years, there is limited empirical evidence about the prevalence of the use of digital evidence in the court system and its impact on prosecutorial outcomes.  This webinar will discuss how digital evidence has performed in the U.S. Courts of Appeal, and how the U.S. Courts of Appeal generally views the science behind computer forensics.  Participants will understand: (1) the most common legal basis for appeals related to digital evidence, (2) the most frequent outcomes for those appeals, (3) the most prevalent challenges to digital forensics, and (4) which appeals are the most likely to result in an affirmed or reversed decision for the defendant.

Presented by:
Martin Novak, Senior Computer Scientist, National Institute of Justice

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on July 8, 2020

This webinar will examine a law enforcement agency's cybersecurity challenges resulting from the cyber threats faced by municipalities, counties, and state governments. The webinar will explore how a cyber incident for a law enforcement agency can impact (even lose) a criminal case for the prosecution or negatively impact the agency’s credibility in general.  When providing agency cybersecurity, not all postures and solutions are the same.

Presented by:
Carter Schoenberg, Executive Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at IPKeys Power Partners

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on June 30, 2020

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

Cell phones are a way of life in modern society. While these devices are used daily for normal communication purposes, they are used for criminal purposes. They are stolen, used to plan crimes, research crimes, and take images of unlawful activities then discarded. Law Enforcement’s ability to recover/obtain these discarded phones can be crucial to a variety of investigations.

Presented by:
Doug Muldoon, Director of Law Enforcement Relations, ecoATM
Jim Smith, Director of Law Enforcement Relations, ecoATM

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on June 22, 2020

In early 2020 the U.S. Treasury released its National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing.  First and foremost, at the top of the list of illicit finance was healthcare fraud.  With major cases like last year’s conviction for a USD $1 billion fraud scheme, healthcare fraud takes resources away from those who need it the most and the proceeds are used to fuel lavish lifestyles, corruption, and other crime. Attendees will be given examples of how the fentanyl crisis has been exploited by corrupt practitioners based on following the illicit transactions related to these schemes.  This session will also explore healthcare fraud and money laundering investigations, giving attendees insight into how to detect and pursue these significant and detrimental cases. 

Presented by:
Michael Schidlow, Scienter Group

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on June 15, 2020

This webinar will build on concepts and techniques discussed in the previous What Investigators Need to Know about Hiding on the Internet:  Proxies and VPNs webinar.  You can register for that on-demand webinar at:  https://www.nw3c.org/webinars/Register?id=10838. But, it is not necessary for an investigator or analyst to have attended the previous webinar to attend, understand, and gain valuable investigative insights from this deep dive webinar.      

Tor is most commonly used to hide one’s identity. But it can also be used by an insider to breach a firewall or internet filter and is a gateway to what is commonly called the darknet. While Tor is the most common anonymity network, it is definitely not the only one.  And, while Tor Hidden Service servers are the most well-known portion of the darknet, there are other areas accessible through other networks. You can exchange Child Sexual Abuse Material, discuss criminal tradecraft, buy and sell illicit drugs, find stolen personal identifying information, and negotiate with those offering hacking as-a-service on dark markets and in darknet vendor shops.

This webinar is not intended to make attendees experts, but rather to demystify the topic. It includes case studies and a discussion of specific investigative techniques.The webinar will give investigators and analysts the foundation that they need to understand these tools and communities—both how they are exploited by criminal and how they can be used by investigator and analysts.  
 
Presented by:
Chuck Cohen, Vice President, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on June 11, 2020

Part 2 of a 2 Part Series

Autopsy is a free and open source digital forensics platform with many features comparable to those found in the leading commercial tools. This is Part 2 in our 2-part Autopsy webinar series; Part 1 walked through setting up a new case and effective tool usage and Part 2 will explore utilizing Autopsy’s Portable Case.  Attendees will learn why a portable case is a good option for a forensic examiner to pass digital evidence to the investigators or prosecutors for further analysis and review.  With a portable case, the examiner can focus on processing the digital evidence, allowing the investigator to review the results of the examination and determine if there are items of evidentiary value.

This webinar will focus on how to create a portable case, as well as how to effectively walk investigators and prosecutors through using a portable case to review digital evidence to identify data of evidentiary value.

Attendees should be familiar with the basic inner workings of digital forensics, as this webinar series will not delve into explaining how each ingest module works. A deeper dive into Autopsy and other digital forensic suites is covered in our DF201 Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis: Automated Forensic Tools (IDFA - AFT) course.

Presented by:
JD Nickolas, High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded on June 4, 2020

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

Data of evidentiary value in criminal cases is generated both on the suspect device and the services it utilizes. While recovery of data from the suspect device is regularly performed, user account data stored off-device from these services often remains overlooked. This overlooked data is increasingly becoming crucial evidence in cases. In this webinar, we will manually review a Facebook search warrant return examining the different artifacts that can be provided within a return. Once manual examination is complete, a review of the same return with an automated tool will be conducted so the two methods of examination can be compared.

Presented by:
John McLead, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 28, 2020

Part 1 of a 2 Part Series

Autopsy is a free and open source digital forensics platform with many features comparable to those found in the leading commercial tools.  It can be installed on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.  This is part 1 in our 2-part webinar series focused on using Autopsy to perform digital forensic examinations.

This webinar will start by be walking through setting up a new case and exploring effective tool usage.  Attendees will then learn digital forensics best practices and methods for quickly locating items of evidentiary value, based on the results of the following processes:

 Compute a MD5 verification hash of an evidence file
 File Hashing | Notable HDB | Irrelevant HDB
 File Signature Analysis
 Data Carving | File System Recovery
 Extract EXIF Metadata
 Keyword Searches
 Display results in various viewer components

Attendees should be familiar with the basic inner workings of digital forensics, as this webinar series will not delve into explaining how each ingest module works.  A deeper dive into Autopsy and other digital forensic suites, is covered in our DF201 Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis: Automated Forensic Tools (IDFA - AFT) course.

Presented by:
JD Nickolas, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 27, 2020

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

This webinar is a detailed case study of a successful investigation, from inception to trial, of a criminal case involving the sale of counterfeit merchandise, pirated CDs and DVDs, and synthetic cannabinoids in state court. The webinar will provide a detailed analysis of the three-year investigation and trial of a local retail store merchant that utilized his business as a front to conduct the illicit sale of drugs and counterfeit merchandise in Meridian, Mississippi. Attendees will learn how law enforcement officers at the local, state, and federal level properly deconflicted this case. Lastly, the presenters will address the challenges they faced during the investigation and prosecution of this matter and discuss how these issues were successfully resolved.

Presented by:
Patrick E. Beasley, Assistant District Attorney, Mississippi Office of the District Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit Court
Leland “Lee” McDivitt, Senior Investigator, Mississippi Office of the Attorney General

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 26, 2020

Part 4 of a 4 Part Series

Python is a powerful programming language designed with the beginner in mind. With its endless tutorials and extensive libraries, Python is a perfect addition to any officer or analyst’s repertoire. Attendees will start from the beginning and learn what Python is and how it can be used to simplify their day-to-day taskings. Attendees will also be provided with coding examples as well as resources available to help aid them in learning Python. This series is designed for the novice programmer, but any law enforcement can attend.

Session 4
• Classes/objects• I/O• Reading file• Writing file• Append• Closing file• Coding Example• Imports libraries• CSV library• CSV Example• Coding Example• Random name• RegEx• Coding Example• MySQL Connector• Built-In Functions• Questions

Presented by:
Jasen Wells, FDLE

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 21, 2020

Using several case studies, this webinar will address defenses in child exploitation cases including SODDI, innocent download, virus, download/delete and mental disabilities. How to overcome these defenses and avoid pitfalls during cross-examination (attempts by defense to get witness to support their claimed defense). Will include pretrial issues, jury selection, testimony, handling of digital evidence, summation, and how to use graphics and PowerPoint in your trials.

Presented by:
Kateri Gasper, Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney’s Office

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 20, 2020

Part 3 of a 4 Part Series

Python is a powerful programming language designed with the beginner in mind. With its endless tutorials and extensive libraries, Python is a perfect addition to any officer or analyst’s repertoire. Python for Law Enforcement is a four-part webinar series that is geared for law enforcement. Attendees will start from the beginning and learn what Python is and how it can be used to simplify their day-to-day taskings. Attendees will also be provided with coding examples as well as resources available to help aid them in learning Python. This series is designed for the novice programmer, but any law enforcement can attend.

Session 3
• While loop• For loop• Break/continue• Coding Example• Functions• Inheritance
• Modules• Coding Example• Print• User input• Conditional statements• Coding Example • Questions

Presented by:
Jasen Wells, FDLE

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 14, 2020

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

With hundreds of CyberTips per month, ICAC task forces suffer from major backlog and the psychological effects of officers being regularly exposed to child exploitation. Using our cutting-edge AI algorithms, FlashL1ght addresses both these pain points with an on-premise, stand-alone solution. Join us for this live demo to see how simple and time efficient FlashL1ght is.

This webinar is sponsored by L1ght. NW3C is providing the webinar so that attendees can have more information with which to evaluate how this capability might add value to them and the organizations they serve. NW3C does not share webinar attendees’ personally identifiable information with any third party without opt-in consent given during registration.

Presented by:
Zohar Levkovitz
Ron Porat
Roni Gur

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 7, 2020

Our online world and the use of electronic devices have led to most of our interactions in the online world. Technology contributes to people’s perception of things being real when they are not.This has enabled people to be manipulated through the Art of Social Engineering.

This webinar will delve into the science of Social Engineering and explain how people get manipulated. We will also talk about how Social Engineering in proactive investigations to engage suspects and have them unwittingly provide you information and more importantly evidence that can be used for your investigations.

Presented by:
John Pizzuro

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 6, 2020

Part 2 of a 4 Part Series

Python is a powerful programming language designed with the beginner in mind. With its endless tutorials and extensive libraries, Python is a perfect addition to any officer or analyst’s repertoire. Python for Law Enforcement is a four-part webinar series that is geared for law enforcement. Attendees will start from the beginning and learn what Python is and how it can be used to simplify their day-to-day taskings. Attendees will also be provided with coding examples as well as resources available to help aid them in learning Python. This series is designed for the novice programmer, but any law enforcement can attend.

Session 2
• Psuedo-code• Syntax• Comments• Variables• Global variables• Data types/type casting• Logic/Boolean• Operators• Lists• If/else• Switch• Coding Example• Questions

Presented by:
Jasen Wells, FDLE

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded May 5, 2020

Sexting among teens & preteens is rampant and, in many cases, leads to coercion, revenge porn, sextortion, or human trafficking. Who is sexting? Why? Where are they sexting? What platforms are they using – which are changing all the time? Which of these platforms can provide law enforcement with information to assist in investigations? Issues include deciding whether to arrest/prosecute, education/presentations to schools and parents. Insight and suggestions on sexting, sextortion, and revenge porn based upon case studies.

Presented by:
Kateri Gasper, Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney’s Office

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 29, 2020

Part 1 of a 4 Part Series

Python is a powerful programming language designed with the beginner in mind. With its endless tutorials and extensive libraries, Python is a perfect addition to any officer or analyst’s repertoire. Python for Law Enforcement is a four-part webinar series that is geared for law enforcement. Attendees will start from the beginning and learn what Python is and how it can be used to simplify their day-to-day taskings. Attendees will also be provided with coding examples as well as resources available to help aid them in learning Python. This series is designed for the novice programmer, but any law enforcement can attend.

Session 1
• Intro • Problem Statement (Example: Data format different)• Programming Language
• Analyzing data• Automating processes• What is Python• Law enforcement software that uses Python• IDE• Versions• Resources• Python Docs• W3 Schools• Forums• Questions

Presented by:
Jasen Wells, FDLE

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 28, 2020

Money laundering is a global, trillion-dollar crime that extends into all areas of commerce. The reality is that money laundering isn’t just a standalone crime, it is also a symptom of additional crimes which generate illicit proceeds. Whether due to lone wolf criminals, as the result of transnational organized crime, or international corruption, money laundering can be challenging to prove as both a factual matter and as part of a criminal prosecution.

This learning session will outline not only the essential elements of a criminal case of money laundering, but also examine how additional charges can be brought to flush out the elements of that charge. Attendees will get a better understanding of the prosecutor’s approach to money laundering (and its related crimes), as well as tools to follow the transactions that can substantiate such a charge. By moving from the academic to applied subject matter, attendees will get deep insight into how to both trace illicit assets, as well as how to prepare their findings for criminal cases. The webinar will rely on real-world examples of financial crime and explain how cases like those can be further built out by investigators, analysts, and compliance officers.

Presented by:
Michael Schidlow, Scienter Group

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 27, 2020

A collaborative project of NW3C, the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS), and the Elder Justice Initiative, this webinar is the third in a series of three webinars based on the NW3C Financial Crimes Against Seniors class, and will include:

• Responding to a senior call
• Prosecuting elder exploitation
• Promoting awareness and prevention

Presented by:
Leann D. Pritt, CFE, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 23, 2020

NW3C offers daily Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges at https://nw3.ctfd.io/ . Challenges are designed to help forensic examiners hone, refine, and practice their skills.  The CTF scoreboard encourages friendly competition. Solution videos are  available following the challenge conclusions. 
 
This webinar will provide information on developing a forensic toolkit not only to help solve CTF challenges, but also to help with real-word challenges.  Webinar attendees will receive a manifest of software shown in the video, and a special webinar viewer only challenge, on which they can test their new toolkit.  

Presented by:
Chris Atha, NW3C

This webinar recording will be removed March 31, 2021

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 20, 2020

A collaborative project of NW3C, the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS), and the Elder Justice Initiative, this webinar is the second in a series of three webinars based on the NW3C Financial Crimes Against Seniors class, and will include:

• Investigating the crimes
• Resources for investigators
• Creating an investigative plan

Presented by:
Leann D. Pritt, CFE, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 16, 2020

Criminal investigators and analysts need to understand how it is possible for people to conceal and obfuscate their identity and location on the internet.  Two primary methods are through the use of proxies and virtual private networks (VPNs).  This ability to hide one’s identity and location on the internet can be both a challenge and an opportunity.  Various methods of concealing identity and location, while engaged in activities on the internet, provides an opportunity for investigators to engage in covert online research while also providing a means for criminals to engage in surreptitious communication in furtherance of nefarious activities.  As technologies, such as digital device fingerprinting, emerge as ways to attribute identity this becomes a topic about which every investigator and analyst must become familiar.

This webinar will include an overview of how the web was designed and functions.  A basic overview of IP fingerprinting, browser/software fingerprinting, and device fingerprinting will set the stage for a deeper dive into proxies and VPNs—two of the most common methods used both by criminals and criminal investigators to conceal their identities and locations while engaging in online social networking and online communication. 

Presented by:
Chuck Cohen, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 13, 2020

A collaborative project of NW3C, the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS), and the Elder Justice Initiative, this webinar is the first in a series of three webinars based on the NW3C Financial Crimes Against Seniors class, and will include:

• Overview of Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation
• Types of Abusers
• Scams Targeting Seniors

Presented by:
Leann D. Pritt, CFE, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded April 7, 2020

The essence of any good investigation, is the conviction of the persons responsible for committing those crimes. This webinar will focus on testifying in court and the post arrest process in preparing for trial. This webinar will also focus on what to incorporate or not incorporate in your reports. We will discuss how to negate arguments made by defense counsel, how to testify, how to be more credible, how to prepare and ultimately set yourself up for success in any trial. Different types of court proceedings and strategies will also be discussed.

Presented by:
John Pizzuro

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded March 25, 2020

This webinar, presented by cyber crime attorneys and a former prosecutor, discusses investigative uses of emojis, particularly in the context of child exploitation, and the legal context of this growing medium, including current case law and implications for practice.

Presented by:
Matthew Osteen, NW3C
Robert Peters, Zero Abuse Project,
Alicia Loy, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded March 4, 2020

This webinar will focus on how the advent of technology and neuroscience has impacted victims and made them more vulnerable to the criminal element. We will go over the psychological aspects of criminal mindset as well as the investigator's mindset in order to set them up for success. This webinar will focus on the understanding of human behavior, what to look for, how to understand people and influence your outcome.

Presented by:
John Pizzuro

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded March 2, 2020

There is a rapid evolution in the technologies people use to communicate and share material with each other, in the companies providing the sharing platforms, and in how people choose to communicate with each other. People are increasingly choosing to communicate using text, images, and videos rather than traditional electronic voice communications. And, they increasingly choose to use platforms that make this communication openly available for others to view. This means that evidence associated with not just metadata, but also content of communications can often be collected through open sources long after the communication is completed.

While evidence of criminality and victimization can be recovered through open source investigative techniques, many of the commercial tools marketed to criminal investigators and analysts are expensive. This sometimes places them outside the reach of police departments. And, social media companies are increasingly blocking API connections for commercial tools that allow the tools to be used for “surveillance”. For these reasons, it is increasingly important for criminal investigators and analysts to build an inexpensive cyber-OSINT toolbox.

This Webinar will discuss the rapidly evolving ecosystem of online social media and how people are changing how they choose to communicate. It will then detail and demonstrate free and inexpensive cyber-OSINT tools that criminal investigators and analysts can use to start build a cyber-OSINT toolbox.

Presented by:
Chuck Cohen, NW3C

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee

Recorded January 14, 2020

Have you ever wondered what people are saying through their body language? This webinar will focus on nonverbal behavior and one's ability to "read" people. This webinar will enhance your ability to decode emotions and behaviors and look for deceptive behaviors. You will also learn how your body language can influence what others around you think.

Presented by:
John Pizzuro

The 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.

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

Webinar Fee: $0.00 per attendee