Presentations
Craig
DORAN
Comtrac
Harnessing AI to Prevent, Protect, and Prosecute: Disrupting Recidivism in Child Exploitation Cases
In the fight against child exploitation, the ability to rapidly detect patterns, identify repeat offenders, and build watertight briefs of evidence is critical. Yet many investigative systems remain trapped in administrative workflows, delaying justice and allowing recidivist behaviours to escalate. Comtrac was built to change that.
This keynote will explore how Comtrac’s AI-assisted Investigation, Evidence, and Brief Management Platform is reshaping the criminal justice response to child exploitation. Purpose-built for frontline enforcement, Comtrac goes beyond case tracking—it operationalises investigation methodology by automating evidence analysis, mapping that evidence directly to elements of relevant offences, and generating court-ready briefs in minutes instead of weeks.
Aligned with the conference theme Prevent, Protect, Prosecute, the session will demonstrate how Comtrac not only streamlines prosecutions, but actively contributes to prevention and protection strategies. Its AI services can detect repeat offender patterns across vast intelligence holdings, flag modus operandi, and surface vulnerabilities exploited by perpetrators—insights that help agencies intervene earlier and more effectively.
With recidivism at the core of this year’s focus, this session highlights how technological innovation can accelerate disruption. Attendees will gain insight into how Comtrac equips law enforcement and regulatory agencies to respond faster, build stronger cases, and safeguard vulnerable communities—by bringing the future of brief management into the hands of today’s frontline.
Open Access
Presentation Two:
WORKSHOP: Building Briefs of Evidence with Smarter AI: Comtrac and the National Framework in Action
Artificial intelligence presents powerful opportunities to transform how government agencies deliver services, improve justice outcomes, and protect the vulnerable. But these opportunities can only be realised if AI systems are deployed responsibly—particularly in high-risk areas such as child exploitation investigations, where ethical, legal, and procedural integrity are paramount.
This workshop will showcase the Comtrac evidence and brief management platform and its AI-assisted approach to automating the preparation of briefs of evidence in child exploitation matters. Participants will see firsthand how AI can reduce manual effort and accelerate prosecution timelines—while preserving the professionalism and judgement of investigators.
Beyond automation, the session will delve into Comtrac’s underlying AI architecture and governance, highlighting how the system has been intentionally designed to meet the National Framework for the Assurance of AI in Government. The workshop will walk through ten core requirements of responsible AI use—including Human-in-the-loop by design, Clear user accountability, Bias detection and mitigation, Privacy by design, and Contestability and redress—and show how each is implemented and operationalised in the Comtrac environment.
With reference to the Australian Government’s interim response to the Safe and Responsible AI consultation, this session will demonstrate that building briefs faster doesn’t require compromising fairness, transparency, or trust. It’s a practical exploration of how AI can support investigators—without replacing them—and help governments prevent harm, protect communities, and prosecute with confidence.
Note: This workshop is available to current law enforcement officers only. Attendees will be granted access to a configured Comtrac environment tailored for child exploitation investigations. Access and use of the platform will be subject to agency internal approval and relevant guidelines to ensure compliance with the lawful handling and disclosure of child exploitation material.