What is the National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation?

The National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation (NLETC) is a comprehensive training program that provides U.S. law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills they need to investigate and prosecute child exploitation cases effectively. Child exploitation is a serious crime that can have a devastating impact on victims. So, law enforcement officers need to have the training and resources they need to investigate and prosecute cases that involve Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

What is NLETC?

NLETC is a multi-day program offered annually by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The training is designed for law enforcement officers investigating and prosecuting CSAM cases. The training covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The laws governing child exploitation
• The investigation of child exploitation cases
• The prosecution of child exploitation cases
• The use of technology to investigate child exploitation cases
• The victimization of children in the context of child exploitation

Who should attend NLETC?

NLETC is a valuable training resource for law enforcement officers and prosecutors in the United States who are assigned to Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces or are otherwise involved in the investigation and prosecution of child exploitation cases.

How to register for NLETC

To register for NLETC, you can visit the OJJDP website. The registration process typically opens in the fall of the previous year.

What are the benefits of attending NLETC?

The benefits of attending NLETC include:

• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the laws governing child exploitation
• Learning how to investigate child exploitation cases effectively
• Learning how to prosecute child exploitation cases successfully
• Learning how to use technology to investigate child exploitation cases
• Networking with other law enforcement officers who are involved in the investigation and prosecution of CSAM or who are members of ICAC Task Forces or affiliates

In addition to the NLETC, there are several other resources available to law enforcement officers who are investigating child exploitation cases. These resources include:

• The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program
• The Child Exploitation Investigation and Resource Center (CEIRC)
• The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

These resources can provide law enforcement officers with the information and support they need to investigate and prosecute child exploitation cases effectively.

By offering cutting-edge digital forensics solutions, ADF Solutions enables investigators to process and analyze digital evidence efficiently, streamlining the identification and prosecution of individuals involved in CSAM-related crimes. ADF Solutions software is used to speed up CSAM investigations, starting from on-scene investigations to back in the forensic lab, by allowing for auto and manual tagging for quicker results and providing reporting software with investigators ready to share, regardless of whether or not others have ADF software.

As law enforcement professionals engage with resources like NLETC, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, the Child Exploitation Investigation and Resource Center (CEIRC), and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), the collective impact becomes stronger. These collaborative efforts, combined with the innovative tools provided by ADF Solutions, contribute to a more resilient and effective response to the grave issue of child exploitation, ultimately working towards a safer digital landscape for all.