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Sessions at the DLG Technology Summit 2024

Sessions at the DLG Tech Summit will consist of intensive deep-dives into tech’s impact on law enforcement. Stay ahead in this fast-paced world by harnessing technology’s benefits while tackling its challenges. Full schedule will be released soon.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

10:00 AM EST: Current Trends for Technology – Expectation of Privacy

Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLC 

This seminar will provide an overview of technology law, focusing on the Expectation of Privacy. The Supreme Court of the United States first established legal standards for this concept back in 1967. However, with the rapid expansion of technology since then, the law has struggled to keep up and provide clear guidance to officers under the Fourth Amendment.

11:40 AM EST: Current Trends for Technology – AI Innovations in Policing

Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLC 

This seminar will look at court rulings evaluating the tools of the trade. From Body-worn cameras, Pole cameras, ALPR, GPS trackers, Drones, and more. 

2:00 PM EST: From Lurking to Legality: Navigating Social Media Surveillance and the Constitution

Eric R. Atstupenas, Esq., General Counsel – Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association

Welcome to “From Lurking to Legality,” where we delve into the dynamic and often murky world of police use of social media for investigations and surveillance. As social media continues to evolve, so do the constitutional challenges under the First and Fourth Amendments. This class aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the legal landscape effectively.

Through evolving court rulings we’ll explore the gray areas and emerging trends in social media jurisprudence. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to conduct social media surveillance in a manner that maximizes investigative success while minimizing constitutional risks. Join us to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your practices are both innovative and legally sound.

3:40 PM EST: Basic Digital Evidence and Investigation

Detective Sergeant Kevin A. Connolly – Barnstable Police Department 

This seminar is designed to give all officers the foundation for identifying physical and cloud-based digital evidence paramount in today’s criminal investigations. Participants will be instructed to utilize the tools necessary to research, preserve, and request data from various cell service providers, social media platforms, and other service providers. 

Thursday, August 15, 2024

10:00 AM EST: New Technology, Policies and Accreditation Standards

Attorney Joseph Race – Daigle Law Group

This seminar will address law enforcement agencies’ challenges as they amass new technological products. Primarily, it is crucial that they follow a standard process for implementing these new products within their organization. Departments must draft sound constitutional policies and provide training before these new products hit the street with the officers. This course will discuss new technology and the associated policy requirements for each implementation. This course will also review accreditation standards and statutory restrictions that may impact your policies and your use of these new technological products. 

11:40 AM EST: Technology Panel Discussion

• Jessica Tyler
• Chief Christopher Workman
• Chief Joel Fitzgerald
• Scott MacDonald
• Tim Conner
• Brent Berkley

2:00 PM EST: Beyond the Play Button: What Investigators Need to Know When Viewing and Processing Video Evidence 

Josh Guthrie – Subject Matter Expert, Axon Investigate

In this seminar, we will discuss how the tools investigators use to process video evidence can have an impact on their investigations. There will be an emphasis on the do’s and don’ts of video evidence handling and processing. The use of modern technology such as drones and ground-based scanners in conjunction with video evidence will also be explored. 

3:40 PM EST: Creating Solvability with Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs): Impacts on Homicide and Shooting Investigations

Sergeant Chris Mastroianni – Capital City Command Center Hartford Police Department

Considerable research indicates that the outcomes of homicide and shooting investigations are likely influenced by a range of factors, including inherited case characteristics, investigative actions, forensic testing, and agency resources. Recent advancements in technologies available to law enforcement may help fill persistent gaps in solvability, but research remains limited on their effectiveness. RTCCs integrate a variety of technological innovations and software programs to rapidly receive and distribute information to support police operations, and they harness the strong potential to powerfully impact investigative outcomes and offer an additional pathway through which police agencies can increase case clearance. 

Friday, August 16, 2024

10:00 AM EST: Drone Use by Law Enforcement: The 400’ View

Attorney Mickey H. Osterreicher, General Counsel – National Press Photographers 

This seminar will explore ways departmental guidelines and procedures should be established before such uses. An overview of the latest FAA and state regulations will be provided, along with a discussion of the benefits and risks posed by drones during emergencies and search and rescue operations, as well as best practices and next steps in law enforcement drone operations. 

11:40 AM EST: Body Worn Cameras – Current Trends

Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLC 

This seminar will focus on understanding current trends in legal standards, operational standards, and community concerns. More importantly, the intersection between these topics provides departments with evaluation and recommendations to move forward.