Webinar: How to Start a Cyber Unit
This webinar provides the fundamental knowledge needed to start a cyber unit. Topics include defining the mission, finding talent, identifying training, and securing funding.
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.
FC122 Intellectual Property Theft Training (Jun. 24, 2021, Virtual)
This course introduces the problem of intellectual property (IP) theft and provides tools, techniques, and resources for investigating and prosecuting these crimes. A combination of lecture, discussion, and interactive exercises illustrates the potential dangers and economic repercussions of counterfeit products, as well as best practices and techniques for investigating IP theft. Students are provided with a state-specific folder that includes relevant statutes, sample organizational documents for IP investigations, and additional resources for investigators and prosecutors.
FC201 Financial Records Investigative Skills (Jun. 22–24, 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.
FC102 Financial Investigations Triage (Jun. 15, 2021, Virtual)
This course provides an overview of the actions investigators can take at the outset of a financial crime investigation. Students learn to ask critical questions, gather documentation, and analyze information for leads. Topics include obtaining and working with financial records, red flags in financial cases, money laundering, investigative strategies for different types of financial crimes, and commingled funds.
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.
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.
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.