Tom Oldroyd From Semantics 21 On Protecting Investigators And Reducing CSAM Exposure

Forensic Focus

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

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