Using OSINT to investigate organized animal crime

Jacob Lloyd, head of investigations at Animal Welfare Investigations Project, has been putting OSINT skills to use to stop organized animal crime — dogfights, puppy mills, badger baiting and more. Jacob discusses how these crimes are often neglected by law enforcement due to lack of training and are thus dealt with reactively. He explains how to leverage pedigree sites, social media and other online sources to proactively investigate animal crime and save animals from this horrible fate. 

Key takeaways

• What pedigree sites can tell you about fighting dogs and their owners
• How prevalent information on organized animal crime is on the surface web
• How to get involved with Animal Welfare Investigations Project