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Developing automated methods to detect and match face and voice biometrics in child sexual abuse videos
Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
  • Bryce Westlake, San Jose State University
  • Russell Brewer, The University of Adelaide
  • Thomas Swearingen, Michigan State University
  • Arun Ross, Michigan State University
  • Stephen Patterson, South Australia Police
  • Dana Michalski, Defence Science and Technology Group
  • Martyn Hole, Defence Science and Technology Group
  • Katie Logos, The University of Adelaide
  • Richard Frank, Simon Fraser University
  • David Bright, Deakin University
  • Erin Afana, San Jose State University
Publication Date
3-1-2022
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.52922/ti78566
Abstract

The proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is outpacing law enforcement's ability to address the problem. In response, investigators are increasingly integrating automated software tools into their investigations. These tools can detect or locate files containing CSAM, and extract information contained within these files to identify both victims and offenders. Software tools using biometric systems have shown promise in this area but are limited in their utility due to a reliance on a single biometric cue (namely, the face). This research seeks to improve current investigative practices by developing a software prototype that uses both faces and voices to match victims and offenders across CSAM videos. This paper describes the development of this prototype and the results of a performance test conducted on a database of CSAM. Future directions for this research are also discussed.

Citation Information
Bryce Westlake, Russell Brewer, Thomas Swearingen, Arun Ross, et al.. "Developing automated methods to detect and match face and voice biometrics in child sexual abuse videos" Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice Iss. 648 (2022)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/bryce_westlake/55/