Profiling

Training Title: Understanding and Using Social Networking Digital Evidence (1 of 2)

Steve DeBrota presented the first of two workshops on the topic "Workshop (Understanding and Using Social Networking Digital Evidence".

Two Aurora PSP site representatives and one Rochester representative attended the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) 2024 Public Safety Symposium. This symposium convened a diverse group of those involved in public safety efforts around the country, including police, prosecutors, community supervision, crime analysts, researchers, community members, and criminal justice practitioners. During the 4-day symposium, attendees discussed innovative public safety initiatives, evidence-based violence reduction practices, and other contemporary criminal justice topics.

IIR funded three individuals from the Sacramento Police Department to attend the 2024 SAKI TTA Suspect Interviewing Training held on September 23, 2024. The event was hosted by the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Training and Technical Assistance Program at RTI International’s campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The event delved into advanced interviewing techniques, focused on understanding the psychological aspects of interviewing suspects and the importance of credibility and evidence in the process.

Virtual Course: In October 2024, all seven course modules, quizzes, and student handbooks were completed and the package submitted to BJA for review and approval. By the end of this reporting period, the course package was still in review by BJA.

Steve DeBrota presents a 90 minute workshop called, "New Approaches to IoT Crime Scene Analysis in 2024". This presentation will explore the ever-increasing importance of IoT crime scenes and the potential evidence generated by IOT devices and wearable devices. The session will include real-world examples showcasing IoT crime scenes and exhibits, illustrating how these interconnected devices have played a pivotal role in solving cases.

Steve DeBrota presents a 90 minute workshop called, "Winning Case Strategies". The presentation will explore the ever-increasing importance of IoT crime scenes and the potential evidence generated by IOT devices and wearable devices. The session will include real-world examples showcasing IoT crime scenes and exhibits, illustrating how these interconnected devices have played a pivotal role in solving cases.

NW3C sent staff and facilitators to present at the 2024 National Cyber Crime Conference (NCCC) on the topic called, "Digital Frontiers: Navigating Emerging Technologies in 21st Century Prosecutions ". The presentation is described as, "This presentation introduces a comprehensive course designed for prosecutors who handle criminal prosecutions based on digital evidence. The course will cover a range of emerging technologies that are increasingly pivotal in legal proceedings.

NW3C staff Steve DeBrota to present Reconsidering a Famous Crime: What if the O.J. Simpson Investigation Happened in 2023? -

NW3C staff Steve DeBrota to present Reconsidering a Famous Crime: What if the O.J. Simpson Investigation Happened in 2023? -