Law enforcement professionals, join us to learn how to leverage digital evidence to locate missing children—whether lost, abducted, or runaway. Participants will learn how to analyze social media activity, mobile data, GPS records, online communications, and other digital traces to uncover leads, identify persons of interest, and accelerate recovery efforts. The course covers basic forensic tools, legal and ethical considerations, real-world case studies, and collaboration strategies with technology providers. Through expert instruction and hands-on exercises, officers will develop essential investigative techniques to navigate the digital landscape and bring missing children home.

Examine a non-confrontational, rapport-based approach to interviewing suspects in cases of stereotypical child abduction, where sexual assault or homicide may be involved. Rather than relying on predetermined themes, investigators will learn how to influence suspects to provide their own justifications or excuses --creating a psychological pathway for the disclosure of detailed information about the crime. The emphasis is on establishing trust, listening carefully to the suspect's account, and presenting evidence through a sincere, non-threatening approach. This method aims to help investigators uncover the truth while avoiding aggressive tactics that could lead to resistance or false statements. Participants will learn how to balance active listening with strategic contradictions to get to the truth.