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We invite you to attend the upcoming CNA Center for Justice Research and Innovation Virtual Symposium on August 30 and 31 to learn more about research and work supporting the justice field. NIJ Director, Nancy La Vigne will also participate as keynote speaker. Below are more details and a link to register. Please feel free to share this with others you think may be interested.
Departments nationwide are being inundated with reports of cryptocurrency facilitate crimes, specifically investment fraud. This webinar would cover the fundamentals of investigating fake cryptocurrency exchanges and "pig butchering". Attendees will understand the various ways these fraudulent services, such as DeFi "wallet drains". From taking the initial report and furthering the investigation, this webinar covers best practices. Blockchain analytic tools will be utilized in real world scenarios, as well as other OSINT investigative techniques for the various ways these criminals defraud their victims.
Presented by:
Keven Hendricks, Detective, City of New Brunswick Police Department
Join us for an essential conversation with two veteran law enforcement leaders as we explore the evolving challenges faced by law enforcement related to the ever-increasing amount, and complexity of digital evidence available in a typical investigation.
Hear how agencies can adapt to keep pace with the constant digital expansion within law enforcement investigations. Do not miss the opportunity to participate in this important discussion.
Presented by:
Ashan M. Benedict, Executive Assistant Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department and Christian Quinn, Major (Ret.) Fairfax County (VA) Police Department
Moderated by:
Lt. Colonel James J. Emerson, USMC (Ret.) Vice President, NW3C.
Synchronous Course Delivery
On Thursday, August 17, at 2:00pm ET, the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA’s) Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) is hosting a webinar addressing strategies for handling sensitive investigations, such as sexual assault and intimate partner violence, in rural communities, best practices, and lessons learned.
Attendees will hear from Brian Eads, Investigator at the Gering, NE Police Department and Michael Tunink, Senior Criminal Attorney at the Coconino County, AZ County Attorney’s Office. During the event, attendees will:
