Identify the five key categories of missing child case and explore how to spot the warning signs that place a child at greater risk for homicide or abduction. Discover the patterns and factors that matter most and see how a strong initial assessment can drive smarter resource deployment and set the investigation on the right track from the start.
Technology has transformed how we investigate crime scenes, and mobile devices are central to this evolution. This webinar will explore how cell phone data—collected through cell site dumps, area dumps, and real-time device “pinging”—can identify suspects, locate witnesses, and support or refute alibis. We'll explain how signals like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other device emissions—digital DNA—can be documented and analyzed to identify unknown individuals at the scene. Whether in a crowded public area or a remote location, these invisible digital breadcrumbs can provide key leads in investigations.
Join Dr. Noelle Hunter, a survivor of international parental child abduction (IPCA), as she shares her journey to bring her daughter home from Mali, West Africa and her ongoing advocacy through the iStand Parent Network. Learn how she and other families have navigated cultural and legal challenges with other countries and explore the vital role of law enforcement and the broader system in responding to IPCA cases. This session will highlight key legislation, showcase Dr. Hunter’s research and policy work at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and introduce practical tools such as When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide to support impacted families. Dr. Hunter will also share other survivor stories and the challenges and commonalities among them.
From the initial 911 call to the courtroom, real-time crime analysis and rapidly evolving technology are transforming how law enforcement solves crimes and delivers justice faster than ever before. Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the digital tools, forensic innovations, and data-driven strategies that are reshaping modern criminal investigations — both today and into the future. With the belief that we are all digital detectives; this session will take a closer look at the latest advancements powering today’s investigative efforts. As we work to increase solve rates and better serve victims in our communities, the integration of technology into every phase of an investigation is proving essential. Attendees will gain insight through real-world case studies and practical examples that highlight how these tools are being used in the field to solve crimes more efficiently, accurately, and with fewer resources.
Learn the signs of neglect, physical and sexual child abuse in an effort to gain a better understanding of how to identify victims. KNOW & TELL is a public responsibility movement, to educate all adults to KNOW the signs of abuse and TELL responsible authorities when they recognize them. Awareness of these signs is a critical step to protecting our children and helping to educate others. We all have a responsibility to protect children. THIS TRAINING IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH NCJTC. PLEASE VISIT THE REGISTER BUTTON OR THE LINK IN THE ABOUT SECTION.