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IGGA Spotlight: IGG Through the Badge: A Law Enforcement Perspective

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Online

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About the Presentation

The IGG journey can look very different through the eyes of law enforcement—especially for smaller agencies, and even larger ones, balancing limited resources, competing priorities, and multiple unsolved cases. This session explores the practical journey from identifying the right cases and evidence to building partnerships and developing a sustainable IGG strategy. Learn why every agency needs an IGG champion, leadership support, strong partnerships, and a clear plan for success. Through lessons learned and real-world experiences, attendees will gain practical strategies to overcome barriers, build momentum, and turn DNA into investigative leads, answers, and justice.


About the Speaker

Ed O’Carroll is a retired Major and Bureau Chief with the Fairfax County Police Department, where he led major crimes, cyber investigations, digital forensics, and forensic services. During his nearly 34-year law enforcement career, Ed served in numerous leadership and investigative assignments and is a proud graduate of the FBI National Academy.


Today, he serves as a Law Enforcement Executive Consultant helping agencies strengthen investigative capabilities and leverage digital evidence and emerging technologies to solve complex crimes. A nationally recognized instructor and speaker, Ed provides training to law enforcement professionals across the United States and internationally. His areas of expertise include investigative leadership, digital forensics, cold case investigations, IGG, emerging technology, and building collaborative approaches that advance investigations, support victims and families, and ultimately deliver justice.

Event Details

Webinar Format: The presentation will be pre-recorded, followed by a live Q&A with Ed O'Carroll.

Registration: Closes at 11:59 PM ET the night before the webinar.

Capacity: Limited to 300 attendees.

Live Webinar: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Access: The webinar link will be sent by email on the day of the event.

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