Joshua Lee, MLS, CFE, CCCI, CTFI, CCIE

High-Tech Policing

Joshua Lee is an active-duty police sergeant for the City of Mesa (Arizona) Police Department. Before promoting, Joshua served five years as a patrol officer and six years as a detective with the Organized Crime Section investigating civil asset forfeiture, white-collar financial crime and cryptocurrency crimes.

Joshua is a cryptocurrency, money laundering and dark web consultant for banks, financial institutions and accountants throughout Arizona. He also serves as one of Arizona’s subject matter experts on cryptocurrency crimes and money laundering.

Joshua holds a BA in Justice Studies, an MS in Legal Studies and an MA in Professional Writing. He has earned some of law enforcement’s top certifications, including the ACFE’s Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) and the IAFC’s Certified Cyber Crimes Investigator (CCCI).

Joshua is an adjunct professor at a large national university and smaller regional college teaching, law, criminal justice, government and English courses. He instructs police in-service training and teaches at the regional police academy.

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'Tis the season of goodwill (NOT!): Investigating holiday crimes during a pandemic
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The coronavirus created more than just health problems, it has led to COVID-related crimes
Working toward a common goal: Marrying public/private partnerships with technology to reduce crime
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How law enforcement integration of surveillance video from private businesses into command centers helps to reduce crime
How to integrate license plate readers in real-time crime centers (RTCC)
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Using mobile and fixed LPRs to help prevent and solve crime
Put the feds to work for you
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How crime data and information partnerships with federal agencies can drive down violent crime in your city
The technology recruits expect to find in police patrol cars
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As departments struggle to recruit officers, it is critical agencies up their technology game to offer new cops the latest tech and tools available in law enforcement
How to avoid fentanyl exposure in 3 common scenarios
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Protect yourself with common-sense precautions, portable detection tools and a little know-how
Locating hidden assets: How criminals hide assets and what you can do to find them
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Straw ownership is still the preferred method of hiding assets for fraudsters
Guilty by association: How data linking strengthens investigations
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With a few clicks of the mouse, an internet connection and the right know-how, police investigators can find crucial connections
How data sharing between agencies can reduce crime
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Effective data sharing can improve investigations, increase arrests and ensure successful prosecutions
Making big data small: The importance of relevant data collection for crime-fighting
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Data literacy – the ability to derive meaningful information from data – should be the goal of every agency
4 ways to leverage the power of a smartphone in policing
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Smartphones have various applications in policing – here’s how to use them to their full potential
Cryptocurrency 101: What cops need to know about crime, cryptocurrencies and the dark web
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Criminals are turning to a new platform – cryptocurrency – to hide money, making it nearly impossible for local and state agencies to investigate