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FC110 Financial Crimes Against Seniors (Virtual, May 25–26, 2021)

This course promotes a multiagency approach to the problem of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Bringing together law enforcement personnel and adult protective services investigators, the course enhances students' investigative skills and interviewing techniques while facilitating networking and cooperation that can extend out of the classroom and into real cases. Topics include recognizing elder abuse, working with victims, and identifying perpetrators, as well as resources for investigation and community awareness. Students work together to conduct a mock investigation into a hypothetical case.

FC110 Financial Crimes Against Seniors (Virtual, June 16–17, 2021)

This course promotes a multiagency approach to the problem of financial exploitation of senior citizens. Bringing together law enforcement personnel and adult protective services investigators, the course enhances students' investigative skills and interviewing techniques while facilitating networking and cooperation that can extend out of the classroom and into real cases. Topics include recognizing elder abuse, working with victims, and identifying perpetrators, as well as resources for investigation and community awareness. Students work together to conduct a mock investigation into a hypothetical case.

Webinar - Bank Fraud 101

What is there to know about bank fraud? Everything! Join us for an interactive presentation discussing the main types of bank fraud (1st Party,3rd Party/ATO, Identity Theft). There will be content involving the various channels of fraud (Check, ACH, Wire, Debit, Bill Pay, Person to Person). We will discuss trends in the industry, and how Capital One can assist in your investigations.

Webinar - The Power of Choice: Strengths and Pitfalls of Mindset

Is mindset a matter of choice? Join us as we look into the concepts of "what you choose you will become" and "you always find what you're looking for." This presentation will be filled with insight and humor from veteran law enforcement officers while focusing on the strengths and pitfalls of mindset.

Webinar (Live Only) - Police Identity Disorder: Develop Multiple Identities to Avoid Disorder

Police officers tend to regard themselves by their professional police identity role, often overlooking their other identity roles (parent, spouse, family member, community member, etc.). The singular reliance on the professional police identity role has shown to be problematic, as it may separate them from their family and community, limits their perspective and coping skills, and often contributes to the risk of suicide when nearing retirement. This webinar offers practical recommendations on how officers can live a more balanced quality of life by design, guided by their values.

IA102 Introduction to Link Analysis (Jun. 3, 2021, Virtual)

This course introduces analysts to the broader concepts of connecting the dots through link analysis. A critical portion of conducting a successful analytical investigation is the ability to link together and understand the complexities of the connectedness between people and organizations. Introduction to Link Analysis (ILA) expands on the basic principles of link and association analyses explored in the Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT) while building a framework for more advanced methods such as social network analysis. Students will learn the following concepts:

  • Expanding basic knowledge of link and association analysis.
  • Explaining the process of social network analysis.
  • Understanding the visual mapping and mathematical components associated with link and social network analyses.

IA101 Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (Jun. 7–10, 2021, Virtual)

This course addresses the critical need for well-trained intelligence analysts to interpret growing amounts of information. Topics include the intelligence cycle, analytical thinking skills, the importance of strategic analysis, communication and social media analysis, recommendation development, and legal and ethical issues. Students work hands-on with specialized software to synthesize information and develop various products of intelligence. The course was developed by a consortium that included the National White Collar Crime Center, Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit, the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis, and the Regional Information Sharing System.

FC105 Financial Records Examination and Analysis (Jun. 8–10, 2021, Virtual)

This course covers the acquisition, examination, and analysis of many types of financial records, including bank statements and checks, wire transfer records, and business records. Topics include recognizing and investigating common indicators of fraud, using spreadsheets to facilitate analysis and pattern recognition, and financial profiling. There is a strong focus on presenting financial evidence in multiple modalities: spreadsheet data outputs, graphic representations, and written/oral presentations.

FC201 Financial Records Investigative Skills (Jun. 8–10, 2021, Virtual)

This course builds on the concepts introduced in "Financial Crime (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 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. Students conduct a mock investigation that includes interviews, data analysis, and the examination of various documents.

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