Intro to Hi-Tech Crime Investigations
Instructor: Jeff German
Location: Franklin, MA (Norfolk County, ZIP 02038)
Date: April 5–6, 2027
Duration: 14 hours
Cost: $450.00
Categories: Cell Phone Investigations, Crimes Against Children, Computer & Internet
Course Overview
This training equips law enforcement professionals—including police officers, investigators, crime analysts, digital forensic examiners, and prosecutors—with essential knowledge for managing investigative cases involving technology and digital crimes. Participants will gain practical experience with the legal frameworks required to collect digital evidence, such as grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, and emergency circumstance procedures. The curriculum covers digital forensics, cellular data analysis, tower information, automotive forensics, web-based investigations, and exploitation-related cases involving minors.
Technical Requirements
Attendees must bring a laptop or Windows tablet (iPad not permitted) with internet connectivity.
Day One Topics
- Fundamentals of High-Tech Crime Investigations
- Legal Authorization: Grand Jury Subpoenas, Search Warrants, Preservation Letters, Exigent Circumstances
- Provider Data and Investigation Responses
- Call Detail Records (CDR) Fundamentals
- Cell Tower Operations and Sector Investigation
- Geographical Representation of Historical Cell Site Information
- Digital Forensics Principles
- Proper Evidence Management and Forensic Imaging Procedures
Day Two Topics
- Child Exploitation Investigation Essentials
- Digital Platforms and File-Sharing Systems
- Internet Protocol Address Tracking and Account Information
- Digital Materials in Child Exploitation Cases
- Automobile Technology and Location Data Forensics (BERLA)
- Event Sequencing and Case Connection Analysis
- Real-World Application Exercise
- Trial Presentation and Documentation Strategies