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The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime

Webinar - Investigating crime and non-traditional spaces: Gaming consoles and underground illicit forums

In recent decades, gaming consoles have developed from simple, single-function machines into sophisticated personal computing devices, containing personal information and facilitating communication between users. Due to the popularity of gaming consoles among all ages, it is important for state, local, tribal and territorial criminal justice agents to understand how gaming consoles are used in the commission of crime.  This webinar identifies the types of data accessible from gaming consoles and how to leverage data extracted from gaming consoles to obtain attribution an

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Submitted by Bryan Lee Dail on
This course provides skills to law enforcement officers to conduct online investigations using Darknets, to include Tor, Tails, Freenet, and the Invisible Internet Project (I2P). Topics will include operational security for conducting Darknet investigations, how to setup up a research/undercover computer using Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Android phone emulators, setting up software for Tor, Tails, Freenet and I2P, researching Dark Markets and understanding how to conduct undercover purchases of items for investigations.

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Submitted by Bryan Lee Dail on
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.

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Submitted by Bryan Lee Dail on
Are you curious about when to initiate investigations into domestic partner stalking cases? Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the challenges victims face in reporting crimes and how we can bridge the gaps in knowledge and understanding to support them better. In this webinar, we'll explore the current threat landscape associated with domestic partner stalking and discuss phone apps and their potential for abuse.

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Submitted by Bryan Lee Dail on
Just a mile away from the Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a woman is shot during a nighttime stroll in a public park. It is 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.

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Submitted by Bryan Lee Dail on
Are you a law enforcement professional seeking to sharpen your investigative skills in the digital age? Look no further! Our upcoming webinar will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to excel in online investigations using Google, Bing, and others. During this webinar, you will learn how to master advanced queries, including how to create precise Google and Bing "dorks" (advanced search queries) to uncover specific online mentions. You will also discover techniques to limit searches to specific parameters, such as keywords in titles, URLs, or results from specific domains.
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