Mobile Device Investigations

This comprehensive three-day training program equips criminal justice professionals with practical knowledge and skills in cellular device investigations. Participants will gain expertise in current methodologies and techniques applicable to any investigative scenario involving mobile devices, from minor offenses to serious crimes.

Course Overview

The training covers essential topics including strategies for engaging with various cellular network providers, developing and executing technology-focused search warrants, interpreting cellular provider call data records, correlating obtained data with investigative objectives, and implementing effective case documentation and reporting procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify and apply methods for collecting evidence from cellular network service providers
• Understand and implement procedures for obtaining cellular device search warrants during investigative work
• Access and retrieve evidence from cellular network service providers
• Develop comprehensive investigative strategies utilizing cellular data and reports
• Extract data from various types of cellular devices
• Properly document, organize, and present evidence for case preparation and court proceedings

Training Details

Dates: November 2-4, 2026

Hours: 24 hours of instruction (8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily)

Location: Hewitt Police Department, 100 Patriot Court, Hewitt, TX 76643

Cost: $450.00 (includes training materials and instructional costs)

Registration Deadline: September 28, 2026

Eligibility

This training is restricted to law enforcement professionals, prosecution officials, and related court system personnel only.

Instructor

Andrew Vallee – Senior Special Agent, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation – Cellular Analysis Survey Team, Nashville, TN. Senior Special Agent Vallee is an expert in electronic surveillance, cellular network engineering, radio frequency surveys, and communications data analysis. A law enforcement officer since 2000 and certified instructor since 2004, he has provided expert testimony in numerous local, state, and federal proceedings and has been instructing Mobile Device Investigations courses through the National Criminal Justice Training Center since 2012.

Lodging Options

Several hotel accommodations are conveniently located near the training venue:

• Hilton Garden Inn Waco, 5800 Legend Lake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South, 5701 Legend Lake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Waco, 5620 Legend Lake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Waco South, 5621 Legend Lake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712

Note: Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for lodging, meals, and travel expenses.