Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council

Released by the National Policing Institute (NPI), this report addresses state laws mandating reporting of lost and stolen firearms. The report is the first known of its kind. It reflects a culmination of research, including a review of literature and state policies and interviews with policing executives, investigators, and other experts throughout the United States. The report offers a rare opportunity to examine the design and implementation of crime policies rather than solely focusing on the effects or outcomes of a policy. The report offers nearly two dozen best practices and recommendations that fill a critical knowledge gap on determining whether the laws can be effective as designed in the 15 states that currently have them in place.

Hosted by the National Center for White Collar Crime (NW3C), this course will cover the concepts of illicit finance, money laundering, and trade-based money laundering, value transfer methods, and critical thinking in case planning. An effective financial investigation can disrupt terrorist organizations and interrupt, deter, or even stop operational terrorism activities before they can begin. Throughout this course, students can expect to develop an understanding of how financial systems are used to support terrorist activities and transnational criminal organizations, as well as learn how to work with suspicious activity reports, crucial financial records such as the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) messaging, and records used in banking and money services businesses. They will also learn how to gather information and evidence on other means of value transfer methods associated with money laundering, the black-market peso and forms of trade-based money laundering, hawala, and other alternate remittance systems, and virtual assets (cryptocurrency).

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., ET

Developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), this course was designed to instruct law enforcement, first responders, victim specialists, and allied professionals on a four-step, evidence-informed approach to providing trauma or death notifications to the next of kin. The course highlights various challenges as well as best practices for making notifications through a culturally inclusive lens. The course was recently refreshed and now features an expanded availability as well as eight new videos that illustrate best practices for delivering notifications in a variety of scenarios.

Written by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), this article provides insight into recent disruptive breakthroughs in AI technology, a glimpse into future applications by police agencies, and considerations for police executives interested in preparing for this technological revolution. There are tremendous opportunities to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) assistants to augment human decision-making and judgment and make calculated evidence-based strategies to increase police effectiveness, and the path to officers communicating with digital partners to seek information and guidance is on the cusp of reality.

Hosted by the International Justice and Public Safety Network (NIets), this webinar will present strategies and techniques aimed at facilitating evidence collection, enhancing law enforcement education and awareness, and addressing prosecutorial considerations to counteract human trafficking. Following an exploration of investigators’ responses to these incidents, participants will acquire further insights into proactive methods for investigating human trafficking. By delving into current case studies, participants will gain insights into:

• The manifestations of human trafficking within and around Native American reservations.
• The synergistic impact of a multidisciplinary approach in piecing together a comprehensive understanding of various trafficking types.
• The pivotal role of tribal communities in maintaining cultural awareness and sensitivity during investigations.
• The potential role of technology to enhance or hinder investigative efforts.

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., ET