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As we progress further into the 2020s, the uses of digital technologies continue to mature and expand. In particular, financial services have shifted to a primarily online format. Using online financial services allows for quick, seamless payments and online...

Big Data to Lead Fight On Addiction Epidemic According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70,630 Americans died in 2019 from a drug overdose. In 2018, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office Inspector General (OIG)...

Though most individuals are aware of the global threats of drug trafficking and terrorism, many don't realize that these crimes are often directly linked. Over the past few decades, numerous connections between drugs and terrorist networks have been identified,...

Pandemic-Related Fraud and How to Catch It The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to adapt to a new way of living. These changes included social distancing, public masking, business closures and stimulus checks to help people struggling to make ends meet. These...

 Written by John Gill and Michael Hartzler The recent hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas highlights the relevance of some very important parts of any comprehensive security plan: preparation, information sharing, and collaboration.   Failing to Plan is Planning...

Software that enables crime visualization allows law enforcement to connect the dots. Since many people learn through sight, visualization software provides the images needed to highlight links or connections between events. With a solution like geospatial crime...

Using social media tools for investigations can be beneficial if you employ them correctly. However, there is a point where you have to walk the line between analysis and overreach. If you believe you can find a criminal on social media, an individual posting about...

Every law enforcement agency knows how crucial confidential informants can be to an investigation. The information acquired from these anonymous persons can generate valuable leads for investigators that can potentially make or break a case.  Even though informant...

Gangs are becoming more and more prominent nationwide, with an estimated 30,000 gangs and 850,000 gang members across the United States — and those numbers are only increasing. These groups are creating numerous challenges for law enforcement agencies, partaking in...

As an investigator, you likely have exclusive access to many advanced intelligence gathering and analysis tools, but don't underestimate the value of open-source intelligence (OSINT) software. These platforms give users access to an endless data supply while...