With the rise of electronic evidence and the likelihood that the crimes you’re investigating are conducted with or supported by the use of mobile devices, the Internet, or cloud-based applications, preservation letters provide a means to prevent the destruction of electronic records and buy an investigator time to retrieve and analyze potential evidence.
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This online course covers basic information and concepts that serve as an introduction to virtual currencies and their relationship to other types of currency. The course describes different types of virtual currencies and covers the main differences between decentralized and centralized currencies. Focusing on Bitcoin®, students will learn what Bitcoin is, how it is stored, and what are some investigative tips for law enforcement.
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This course provides an overview of the two phases of a cell phone investigation: the preservation, extraction, and analysis of data within the phone; and the acquisition and analysis of data external to the phone (call detail records and other information). Students become familiar with several forensic tools currently in use in the field, as well as NW3C’s PerpHound™, a specialized tool that assists in plotting historical cell site locations. Other topics include cell phone components,
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This course introduces learners to the concept of digital footprints and best practices in protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Topics include limiting an individual’s digital footprint, protecting privacy on social media, opting out of data aggregator sites, and the consequences of oversharing personal information; as well as steps to take after becoming a target of doxing.
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This interactive online module provides an overview of the basic concepts behind secure previewing of digital devices. Students become familiar with both onsite and offsite secure previewing, and learn to identify the two states in which a preview can be conducted (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”).
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On Demand
Duration: 90 Minutes
Early identification and recovery of digital evidence are critical for an investigation, and the amount and types of technical evidence have grown exponentially. This webinar will discuss digital “footprints” that can help you during your investigations, no matter your technical background. We will discuss victim-based, suspect-based, and location-based ways of finding evidence to include innovative ways of seeing a crime scene through different technologies. Remember, even though your suspect’s device did not “connect”
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On Demand
Duration: 75 Minutes
Join a team of experts from NW3C as they provide thoughtful and detailed answers to the high-tech crime questions you submit.
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On Demand
Duration: 90 Minutes
Early identification and recovery of digital evidence are critical for an investigation, and the amount and types of technical evidence have grown exponentially. This webinar will discuss digital “footprints” that can help you during your investigations, no matter your technical background. We will discuss victim-based, suspect-based, and location-based ways of finding evidence to include innovative ways of seeing a crime scene through different technologies. Remember, even though your suspect’s device did not “connect”
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On Demand
Duration: 70 Minutes
This webinar provides fundamental knowledge about human trafficking including defining the crime, addressing why it occurs and why it is unique, reviewing the relevant human trafficking criminal laws, and providing information on how to identify human trafficking, start an investigation, and prosecute the case.
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When: October 17 – 19, 2024
Where: Boston, MA
The 2024 ASCIA Fall Conference will be held in Boston, MA. The specific dates are October 17-19. Our host agency will be the Massachusetts State Police.
The conference is restricted to members, invited guests, and corporate partners.
Email Executive.Director@ascia.org if you desire additional information
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