Missing child investigations demand immediate, disciplined crime scene assessment where early decisions can determine case direction. Examine the Locard Principle and analyze how environmental conditions alter, degrade, or preserve evidence. Evaluate the impact of first responder actions on scene integrity and recognize how training influences contamination, preservation, and documentation. Assess the legal authority of search warrants and consent in guiding lawful processing. Identify essential equipment and apply appropriate collection procedures for blood, footwear, tire impressions, points of entry, and vehicles. Integrate these factors to strengthen forensic strategy and protect the evidence-based foundation of the case.
This presentation will provide community members with critical knowledge and strategies to help prevent child abductions and respond effectively when they occur in tribal communities. Participants will learn to distinguish the dynamics of different types of abductions, from those committed by strangers, acquaintances, family members, and child sex traffickers and understand the motivations behind each. Attendees will discover practical, culturally appropriate prevention strategies they can implement and share within their communities to keep children safe. Additionally, the session will provide an overview of the AMBER Alert activation process, highlighting the roles of partners, stakeholders, and resources available to assist law enforcement and tribal communities when responding to these incidents.
Child sex trafficking (CST) investigations are often shaped by what is recognized and protected in the earliest moments of contact with victims. Identify the types of evidence critical to a CST investigation and evaluate where preliminary evidence is most likely to be located. Determine appropriate collection methods that preserve integrity. Strengthen early-stage decision-making to protect the evidence-based foundation necessary to disrupt exploitation and support the successful prosecution of those who victimize these missing and exploited children.
First contact with a child sex trafficking victim can either stabilize trauma or compound it. Define what victim-centered means within the context of first responder engagement and examine how early interactions shape cooperation, safety, and long-term case outcomes. Identify behavioral indicators commonly presented by traumatized CST victims, including responses that may be misinterpreted as defiance, indifference, or complicity. Compare and contrast effective and ineffective approaches during victim contact to support trust, reduce re-traumatization, and preserve the integrity of the investigation. Strengthen early response practices that increase the likelihood of safe recovery of the missing child, disclosure of their exploitation, and support successful prosecution of the trafficker.
Join this two-part webinar to master the art of building impactful courtroom visuals, including interactive chalks, dynamic exhibits, and multimedia presentations. Learn how to effectively incorporate digital evidence from diverse sources—such as IoT devices, cell phones, computers, and cloud platforms—into your trial strategy. Discover how to support expert testimony with compelling visuals that resonate with judges and juries, both online and in-person, to achieve maximum courtroom impact.
Join this two-part webinar to master the art of building impactful courtroom visuals, including interactive chalks, dynamic exhibits, and multimedia presentations. Learn how to effectively incorporate digital evidence from diverse sources—such as IoT devices, cell phones, computers, and cloud platforms—into your trial strategy. Discover how to support expert testimony with compelling visuals that resonate with judges and juries, both online and in-person, to achieve maximum courtroom impact.
Differentiate between field-based and investigative Child Sex Trafficking interviews while adapting strategies for unscheduled encounters such as traffic stops or disturbance calls. Examine how CST interviews differ from, and overlap with, traditional child abuse forensic interviews. Apply a structured four-phase framework to navigate high-stress, real-time interactions with children who may be trafficked but have not disclosed. Emphasize victim-centered practices that safeguard immediate safety, preserve evidentiary integrity, and address the ongoing public safety threat posed by traffickers.
Ring devices are now a common source of digital evidence, but many investigators only access a fraction of the data that may be available. This webinar begins with a brief overview of Ring’s history, device capabilities, and the types of data these systems generate. We’ll cover traditional recovery methods and investigative considerations before diving into the main focus of the course: the Ring Unofficial API. Attendees will learn how the API can be used to identify, access, and collect valuable data, as well as how custom scripts can automate and enhance Ring-related investigations.
During this webinar, we will cover components of a cellular-enabled GPS tracker, commercially available cellular GPS trackers, custom/homebuilt cellular GPS trackers, and the instructor will give a live demonstration of building and operating a cellular-enabled GPS tracker with an Arduino microcontroller.
