EP. 108 | Policing in the Age of Technology with Det. Anoop “Snoop” Dattani, West Midlands Police

About this episode

Det. Anoop “Snoop” Dattani discusses the role of crypto investigations in modern policing and how law enforcement is adapting to technology.

Crypto investigations are becoming a core part of modern policing. From ransomware and darknet markets to fraud and organized crime, digital assets increasingly appear in criminal investigations. Det. Anoop “Snoop” Dattani of the Regional Organized Crime Unit at West Midlands Police joins Ari to discuss how investigators are adapting. Drawing on nearly two decades in policing and extensive cyber investigative experience, Snoop explains how crypto cases often move in two directions: reactive investigations that begin with a wallet address or victim report, and proactive investigations that start with a small intelligence lead and grow into broader criminal networks. The conversation explores why blockchain evidence can be so powerful, how crypto fits into wider criminal typologies, and why training across frontline policing is increasingly important. Snoop also highlights the importance of protecting the legitimate crypto ecosystem — and shares a bit about his own interest in the growing gaming ecosystem on Solana. A practical conversation about how law enforcement is adapting to technology — and where crypto investigations are headed next.

People in this episode

Host: Ari

Guest: Anoop “Snoop” Dattani

Topics covered

• crypto investigations
• modern policing
• blockchain evidence
• organized crime
• digital assets
• law enforcement adaptation

Keywords

• crypto
• policing
• blockchain
• investigations
• organized crime
• digital assets
• ransomware
• darknet markets
• training
• gaming ecosystem

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: West Midlands Police

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