Jim Emerson, VP of Strategic Activities of the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), discusses his career journey and the work of NW3C in the field of cybercrime and digital forensics. He highlights the importance of technology in addressing white-collar crime and the need for training and capacity building in state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies.
Buddy Kepler, a law enforcement officer with extensive experience in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations, discusses the challenges and changes in the field. He highlights the advancements in technology and the increase in cyber tips received by ICAC units. Buddy emphasizes the importance of reporting and communication in keeping children safe online.
In this conversation, Bret Peters interviews Guidel Olivas from the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII). Guidel shares his background and the work he does at ATII to combat child exploitation and human trafficking. He discusses the importance of facing never-ending problems with hope and the personal experiences that led him to this mission. Guidel also talks about the role of partnerships in ATII's work and the need for collaboration with platform companies. This conversation covers various aspects of child exploitation and human trafficking, providing insights and recommendations for parents and organizations.
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Jessica Lamb, the founder and executive director of Atlanta Redemption, Inc. (ARI), discusses the organization's work in providing tattoo cover-ups and removal for survivors of commercial exploitation. She shares stories of the impact these services have had on survivors, as well as the positive experiences of the tattoo artists involved. Jessica also explains the importance of iconography in identifying trafficking indicators and the need for related laws.
In this conversation, Shawn Karns, co-founder of Wildlife Investigators Training Alliance (WITA), discusses the issue of wildlife trafficking and the work being done to combat it. He shares his background and passion for protecting wildlife, highlighting the impact of wildlife trafficking on communities and global health. Shawn emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the role of organizations like WITA in training law enforcement professionals.
Olivia and Ralph Arnauts, founders of Project ZF, share their personal stories and discuss their work in combating human trafficking and exploitation. Olivia shares her experience as a survivor and how it motivated her to help others. Ralph talks about his military background and their decision to start their own business. Some key takeaways include:
Matt Richardson discusses the role of social media platforms in child exploitation and provides advice for parents to keep their kids safe online. He highlights the signs of predators and online grooming and emphasizes the importance of open communication with children. He discusses ATII's focus in 2024 and encourages individuals to get involved with the organization. Highlights include:
Chong Kim, a survivor, author and film producer shares advice for parents to protect their children from online grooming and exploitation and discusses her upcoming film project E40S. Highlights include:
Having spent time in law enforcement and as a School Resource Officer (SRO), Clay has a unique perspective on how to protect kids from exploitation and human trafficking. Clay highlights:
Austin shares his personal connection to human trafficking and the limitations of traditional approaches. He discusses the importance of financial disruption and the need for long-term investigations and global takedowns. Austin highlights
Joe discusses his work combating human trafficking. He emphasizes the need for a shift in law enforcement's approach to trafficking, moving away from arresting victims and focusing on targeting traffickers. Joe also highlights:
Kevin is an attorney and expert in child protection. He discusses the importance of protecting children online and the challenges parents face. He emphasizes the need for parents to build trust and open communication with their children, as well as the dangers of isolation and grooming. He highlights:
Rich shares his journey in law enforcement and digital forensics. He discusses his transition from policing and covers:
