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Intro to Cellular phones & Data in Criminal Investigations - One-Day Course
This fast paced one-day course is designed for officers, detectives and analysts assigned criminal investigations. Whether investigating drug crimes, stolen autos, homicides or anything in between, cellular phones and data are sure to play a role in today’s investigations. This course focuses on identifying, preserving and collecting data during criminal investigations and how this data can be used to build strong cases.
The course includes an explanation of available law enforcement resources, proper evidence seizure techniques of cellular devices and the drafting of search warrants specific to records and data held by third parties. Students will be shown the process of a forensic cell phone examination in order to build their understanding of the data. Instruction will be provided on obtaining historical call detail records and social media records, with a general overview of these records and their use in investigations. Different forms of vehicle data that can be exploited will also be introduced. The latest investigative techniques dealing with data will be thoroughly explained. The course ends with a real life case review in which investigators identified, arrested, charged and convicted a group of violent criminals through the use of data.
Cellular Phones, Technology, Mapping & Analysis - Four-Day Course
This four-day course offers students the opportunity to dive deep into the common data gathered during criminal investigations. With over twenty-five practical exercises built into the course throughout the four days, students get a lot of opportunities to build their skills and understanding of cellular records.
Day 1 - Students will be introduced to a plethora of law enforcement resources available to them to assist with investigations, they will learn about cellular technology, terminology and its evolution. Students will be introduced to the CellHawk software and its use in analyzing not just call detail records, but different sources of data collected by law enforcement during investigations.
Day 2 - Students will be provided with historical call detail records (CDRs) from the main cellular service providers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile & US Cellular). Instructions will be provided on how to interpret the records and the valuable information they contain in investigations. Video evidence, GPS data and social media evidence are great ways to corroborate CDR evidence, and this will be discussed. Proper seizure techniques of cellular devices to not only preserve the data contained within the devices but to access the data will be discussed thoroughly. Additionally, proper report writing and courtroom testimony related to CDRs will be discussed and demonstrated.
Day 3 – Specialized location records are very powerful to investigators in criminal cases. Students will be provided with these types of records from each of the main cellular service providers. Students will learn how to interpret, map and study these records and the valuable information they contain in investigations. Several independent exercises will be worked through to build proficiency, understanding and confidence.
Day 4 - Google Geofence warrants, tower dumps and area searches are used in investigations when other means have not been fruitful. These investigations can be challenging and overwhelming. Without proper training and understanding, critical mistakes can be made. Students will learn how to identify relevant locations in their investigations, preserve essential records associated with these locations and ultimately how to comb through the data returns to find their suspect(s).
Students that successfully complete this course will be certified in the use of the CellHawk software.
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** Students will be required to bring a WiFi capable laptop. **
Whether you are a new investigator or a seasoned veteran, you will be sure to take away great information from our classes. Register today!