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You can now watch the replays of the 6th Annual Governor's Forum on Crime! All you have to do is click on the link for the session that you wish to view, follow the instructions, and enjoy the show. You need to have both Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or better) and Microsoft Windows Media Player installed on your machine.

To view the replays, you will need Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or newer and Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or newer. Both are available from the Microsoft web site for free download.

  Session 1  

Opening Remarks

The following presenters kicked off the Forum:

• Jim Gilmore, former Governor of Virginia
• Gary Aronhalt, former Secretary of Public Safety
• Joseph Benedetti, former Director of DCJS

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  Session 2  

Please note that Session 2 was recorded as part of Session 1. Therefore when you choose to view this Session, you will automatically see Session 1 first.

"The Wild, Wild Web: Danger in Your Computer"

Cyberstalking may seem like a new "crime", but to the 30,000 + victims per year, it is a nightmare. This presentation covers cyberstalking statistics, cyberstalker profiles, sample cases, and tips and advice on tracking down cyberstalkers, as well as advice for victims.

Presented by: Jayne A. Hitchcock

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  Session 3  

"Who Stole My Life? Identity Theft in Cyber Space"

Modern technology generally, and the Internet particularly, have made it easier than ever to steal someone else's identity for fun, profit, or revenge. This presentation demonstrates how easy it is for identity thieves to use the Internet to access the information they need to assume your identity in cyber space and create false identification in an effort to steal your money, your credit, and your good name, all with the click of a button from the comfort of their own living room. This presentation also addresses the repercussions on the victims of such cyber fraud and discuss what law enforcement is doing to combat these information age imposters.

Presented by: David Beatty

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  Session 4  

"Parenting the Internet"

This presentation details a crime prevention initiative being developed by the Virginia Department of State Police entitled "Parenting the Internet". The purpose of this initiative is to make parents aware of how their children may be victimized while using the Internet and on-line services, and to provide them with information that will help them monitor their children's activities. To demonstrate the dangers to children and the need for this crime prevention initiative, actual case studies will be discussed.

Presented by: Special Agent Michael Monroe

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  Session 5  

"The Challenge of Cyber Crime"

This presentation outlines some of the challenges facing the FBI and all of law enforcement in investigating and preventing cyber crimes. Some recent cases will be discussed, as well as one tool the FBI has recently received much publicity over: Carnivore. Mr. Thomas will explain why it was developed, when it is used, what it does, and what it doesn't do.

Presented by: Marcus Thomas

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  Session 6  

"Critical Infrastructure Protection: Roles and Responsibilities"

This presentation describes recent events and policies arising out of efforts to protect critical infrastructures from harmful cyber attack, with an emphasis on information sharing as a key to effective government and private action. Included is an overview of Presidential Decision Directive 63, the White House's National Plan for Critical Systems Protection, and the role of state and local law enforcement.

Presented by: Stevan Mitchell

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