Operation Spinning Wheels: Navigating Legal, Technical, and Analytical Challenges in Long-Term Electronic Surveillance
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work on a 24-month wiretap? Join Investigative Analyst Paul Swartz as he takes you through OCDETF case “Operation Spinning Wheels;” the ups and downs and challenges for agents, analysts, tech agents, and prosecutors which occurred during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation will demonstrate how […]
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Advancing National and Global Security: Four Pillars for Enhanced Interoperability
This article was first published in Police1 found at this link. By Kevin Pope, CEO, PenLink Agencies must embrace cutting-edge technology to expedite information sharing and streamline data collection to obtain mission-critical insights. The ever-evolving complexities of national and global security landscapes pose an increasingly formidable challenge for intelligence agencies and law enforcement. This challenge […]
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Busting Myths About Collecting Social‑media Data for Criminal Investigations
Social-media companies collect and store data to understand patterns for advertising and product-development purposes. The data collected and behavior patterns revealed are also useful to criminal investigations. Investigators need to build patterns of activity for any target with whom they are communicating, and of the specific content in conversations. Unfortunately, many persistent myths about social-media […]
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Social-media Data Provides Valuable Information for Criminal Investigations
There are a few persistent myths in law enforcement today: that social-media data isn’t useful for investigations, that it is too expensive to gather and analyze, and that working with social media companies is too difficult to be practical. This article will help you debunk these myths and explore how, when properly dealt with, social-media […]
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Justice Through Technology: Introduction to Intercepts and Analysis
This presentation will cover an introductory lesson into how investigators use PLX to process and analyze geolocations based on measurements in the furtherance of ongoing cases. This session will cover obtaining and interpreting records, methodology related to their usage, and testimonial tips for case presentation. Attendees will learn the following: A further understanding of geolocation […]
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IALEIA Presents: Modern Advancements in Live Collection and Analysis
Join us as we discuss the ever-changing cyber landscape and spotlight modern advancements in live communications collection. Internet communications expert, Scott Tuma, will highlight how top investigators across the nation are executing live social media intercepts to enhance investigations and identify larger criminal networks faster. Hear how live intel from social media providers can be […]
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Leveraging Lawful Intercepts
View this presentation on leveraging lawful intercepts and get a side-by-side comparison of all types of intercepts and a cost vs benefit analysis of each type. We will discuss real cases that utilized PLX and PenPoint to assist in furthering and closing investigations. Following this on-demand webinar, attendees will: Understand the different types of intercepts […]
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Strengthening Your Investigation With Social Media Data
Strengthening Your Investigation With Social Media Data When violent gang activity in the California Bay area hit a tipping point, law enforcement agents knew they needed something special to gain the upper hand in their investigations. That’s where live social media intercepts turned into the secret weapon agents needed to start making arrests. Live social […]
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Expert Investigator Reveals Answers to Questions About Using Live Social Media Data to Uncover Leads
A technical investigator in the Electronic Evidence Unit of a U.S. County Sheriff’s office shares insights about the value of collecting live social media data. In this Q&A, you’ll learn which types of cases are most likely to benefit from live data, hear advice on staying current with trends, and more. Q: What makes adding […]
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Top Reasons to Use Facebook Data with PLX in Your Investigations
Navigating the amount of data in today’s world—even just its social media data—can be overwhelming. To break some of that data down in an easy-to-understand way, this article will take a closer look at Facebook. Whether you’re investigating a homicide, a drug case, the sexual assault of a minor, or any other type of case, […]
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