Criminal Investigations Using Cellular Technologies Basic Course

Presented by LexisNexis; The 40-hour Cellular Investigations Course is open to any sworn investigator, crime analyst or fugitive operator possessing fundamental knowledge of call detail records, and who wants to advance their proficiency utilizing call detail record metadata for successful investigations and trial presentations. 

The course provides motivated investigators comprehensive training in the evidentiary value of call detail records and geolocation data. The course syllabus incorporates several case studies for attendees to investigate using metadata from each major provider and other sources of geolocation information. The case study workshops allow students to experience the process of investigating call detail records from beginning to end, instilling knowledge and confidence to build a final case they can effectively testify to in court. This course is constantly evolving, to keep up with the ever-changing world of cellular technology. This 40-hour course focuses on best investigative practices and is a prerequisite to the Subject Matter Expert Certification Course. 

Students are required to bring laptops with Microsoft Excel and Google Earth PRO pre-installed. Students will be required to work with call detail records and geolocation information throughout the course. Students are encouraged to review these applications and have a basic understanding of them prior to class. This course is designed to use lecture, case studies and practical workshops to demonstrate and teach investigative techniques. 

Topic Covered Include: 

• Provider Specifics
• Provisioning GPS Information
• Legal Concerns
• Metadata Retention
• Court Orders/ Search Warrants
• Establishing Exigent Orders
• GPS Technologies
• Cellular Theory
• In-Depth Case Studies
• Time Difference of Arrival
• Court Presentations
• Exigent and Live Monitoring
• Drive Testing Principles
• Pattern Analysis
• Social Media and Devices

Materials Needed:

• Laptop and mouse
• Google Eart PRO installed
• Microsoft Excel installed