Law Enforcement

    Provide Comments on Proposed Data Collections by the Bureau of Justice Statistics

    December 07, 2017

    The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is seeking comments from the criminal justice field on the proposed collection of two new datasets impacting the 16 Public Law 280 (PL-280) states: the State and Local Justice Agencies Serving Tribal Lands (SLJASTL): Survey of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies in PL-280 States Serving Tribal Lands (SSLLEASTL) and the SLJASTL: Survey of Prosecutor Offices in PL-280 States Serving Tribal Lands (SS

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    Cyber Investigation 091 Introduction to Previewing ITP-WB (Dec 2017)

    This interactive, online module provides an overview of the basic concepts behind secure previewing of digital devices. Students will become familiar with both onsite and offsite secure previewing and learn to identify the two states in which a preview can be conducted (i.e., live-box and dead-box previewing). At the completion of the course, students will be able to recognize the recommended collection order of volatile data (the "order of volatility").

    Cyber Investigation 104 Virtual Currency - VC WB (Dec 2017)

    This course covers basic information and concepts that serve as an introduction to virtual currencies and their relationship to other types of currency. It covers various types of virtual currency, including the difference between decentralized and centralized currencies, with a strong focus on Bitcoin: what it is, how it is stored, and Bitcoin-specific investigative tips and techniques.

    Cyber Investigation 201 - Social Media & Open Source Investigations SMOSI (Feb 2018)

    The "Cyber Investigation 201 - Social Media and Open Source Investigations" course covers the skills investigators need to conduct successful online investigations involving social media. Topics include internet basics, such as IP addresses and domains; an overview of currently popular social media platforms; and best practices for building an online undercover profile.

    Cybersecurity 235 - Basic Network Intrusion Investigations BNII (Jan 2018)

    This course covers the skills and techniques involved in responding to a network security incident. The course focuses on the identification, extraction, and detailed examination of artifacts associated with network and intrusions. Memory analysis, host machine forensics, network traffic and log analysis, malware analysis, and virtual machine sandboxing are covered through lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises. Additional topics include key cybersecurity concepts and issues, as well as the various classifications and types of network attacks.

    Learn How Prosecutors Collaborate with Investigators and Forensic Experts to Use Crime Gun Intelligence

    November 30, 2017

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse for the webinar “Developing a Prosecution Strategy Utilizing Crime Gun Intelligence” on Tuesday, December 5 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar - Developing a Prosecution Strategy Utilizing Crime Gun Intelligence

    In a report published by the Police Foundation and Major Cities Chiefs Association in January 2017, major city and county law enforcement executives stated that of all of the tools and resources available to them in preventing and reducing violent crime, specifically gun violence, ballistic imaging tools were the most helpful, followed by gun tracing tools.

    Cybercop 201 Digital Evidence Examination & Processing (Nov 2017)

    The "Cybercop (CC) 201 - Digital Evidence Examination & Processing" course builds on the concepts introduced in "CC 101 - Basic Digital Forensic Imaging." It covers the architecture and functionality of the Windows NT File System (NTFS), the FAT and the ExFAT File System, and related directory entry information for locating files on electronic devices. Topical areas include file headers and file hashing, recovery of deleted files and long file names, and techniques for discovering potential evidence that might otherwise be overlooked.

    NW3C-FC 201-Financial Records Investigative Skills (FRIS) (Jan 2018)

    The "Financial Crime (FC) 201 - Financial Records Investigative Skills" (FRIS) course builds on the concepts introduced in "FC 101 - Financial Investigations Practical Skills" and "FC 105 - Financial Records Examination and Analysis," introducing investigators and prosecutors to emerging issues in financial crime. Topics include understanding money laundering, analyzing large financial data sets, conducting effective interviews, and managing large amounts of financial evidence. This course consists of a mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises.

    NW3C-FC 201-Financial Records Investigative Skills (FRIS) (Feb 2018)

    The "Financial Crime (FC) 201 - Financial Records Investigative Skills" (FRIS) course builds on the concepts introduced in "FC 101 - Financial Investigations Practical Skills" and "FC 105 - Financial Records Examination and Analysis," introducing investigators and prosecutors to emerging issues in financial crime. Topics include understanding money laundering, analyzing large financial data sets, conducting effective interviews, and managing large amounts of financial evidence. This course consists of a mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises.

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