In this week’s Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley discusses the increasing risks associated with online threats amplified by AI, such as doxxing, deepfakes, and coordinated influence operations. These threats are reducing the time between online agitation and real-world risks, especially in campus and urban environments, as well as during politically charged events.
Dudley speaks with Alex Goldenberg, an expert in online extremism and director of intelligence at Narravance, who emphasizes the importance for police leaders to detect online signals and communicate effectively while protecting First Amendment rights. Key takeaways include the need for speedy intelligence monitoring, treating mis- and disinformation as operational threats, and being alert to coordinated inauthentic activities.
Police agencies should implement agile communication plans, audit the digital footprint of personnel to protect against doxxing, and provide a concise “digital threat picture” to field supervisors. Goldenberg’s experience highlights how narratives and behaviors can inform practical approaches to protest readiness and officer safety.
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