Host Paul Gullon-Scott sits down with Tom Oldroyd, Director of Strategy and Sales at Semantics 21, to discuss S21’s digital forensics platform that prioritizes investigator mental health alongside cutting-edge technology. Drawing on his 17 years in policing and experience running a digital forensic unit, Tom highlights the psychological toll on investigators exposed to disturbing content daily, arguing it's one of the most challenging yet underrecognized jobs in policing.
Tom highlights Semantics 21's innovative solutions, including their Global Alliance Database with 3.1 billion hashes that can pre-label up to 70% of evidence automatically, AI-powered victim rescue tools, and their groundbreaking features to track investigator exposure levels in real-time. Tom demonstrates protective features like mandatory break reminders, privacy overlays, and decompression videos designed to help investigators manage psychological impact.
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Showcasing Semantics
21: Innovation in Digital Forensics
00:40 Protecting Investigator Wellbeing
01:53 Meet Tom Oldroyd
02:56 Challenges in Digital Forensics
06:02 The Growing Threat of Digital Crime
07:38 Global Collaboration and Technology
08:48 Introducing S21 LASERi-X
09:33 The Power of AI and Databases
12:23 Global Alliance Database: A Game Changer
16:52 Efficiency and Investigator Wellbeing
21:11 Advanced Features and Workflow
27:51 Tracking Exposure Levels with Semantics 21
28:20 Monitoring Well-Being
29:13 Handling Large Volumes of Data
30:24 Threshold System and Victim Rescue
32:27 Efficient Data Import and Grading
33:27 Global Alliance Database and Photo DNA
36:32 Wellbeing Features and Stress Management
44:00 Cross-Company Collaboration and Data Sharing
45:38 Pricing and Accessibility of Semantics 21
47:54 User Feedback and Customization
51:12 AI Location Prediction Technology
53:42 Conclusion and Contact Information
Show Notes
Semantics 21 - https://www.semantics21.com
Semantics 21 Articles on Forensic Focus - https://www.forensicfocus.com/author/semantics21
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