Synthetic Media Investigation for Law Enforcement

This course equips law enforcement professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to identify, investigate, and mitigate crimes involving Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content.
Participants begin with foundational awareness, exploring synthetic media technologies (e.g., GANs, voice cloning) and their criminal applications, from fraud to disinformation. Through hands-on exercises, they gain proficiency with detection techniques-spotting visual and auditory cues, using forensic tools, and critiquing AI-based detectors. The course dives into investigative strategies, emphasizing evidence collection, chain of custody, and Canadian legal frameworks, with real-world case studies (e.g., deepfake scams) tailored to participants' roles. Mitigation strategies, interagency collaboration, and emerging trends round out the training, empowering officers to proactively address synthetic media threats.
Designed for police officers and police department civilian crime analysts and IT specialists, this course blends theory with practical application, ensuring relevance to diverse law enforcement domains. By course end, participants will confidently tackle synthetic media challenges, leveraging JIBC resources and relevant insights.