Justice Information Sharing

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

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

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

Using several case studies, this webinar will address defenses in child exploitation cases. The webinar will discuss the following:

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

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

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

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

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

This course addresses the critical need for well-trained intelligence analysts to interpret growing amounts of information. Topics include the intelligence cycle, analytical thinking skills, the importance of strategic analysis, communication and social media analysis, recommendation development, and legal and ethical issues. Students work hands-on with specialized software to synthesize information and develop various products of intelligence. The course was developed by a consortium that included the National White Collar Crime Center, Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit, the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis, and the Regional Information Sharing System.

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

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