Training Courses

Cellular Investigations for Criminal, Drug & Homicide Investigator by LLRMI

Date & Time:
  • March 2, 2027 – March 4, 2027
Location:
Pharr, TX

Cellular Investigations for Criminal, Drug & Homicide Investigator

Instructor: Glenn Bard

Course Dates: March 2-4, 2027

Location: South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence, 3901 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577

Recommended Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott McAllen Airport, 2131 South 10th St., McAllen, TX 78503

Course Fee: $350

Course Overview

This specialized training program focuses on cell phone and social media investigations relevant to detectives, criminal investigators, drug investigators, and homicide investigators. The course emphasizes the critical role of cellular digital evidence as a rapidly expanding form of evidence in criminal prosecutions. Participants will develop practical skills in leveraging cell phone data, social media platforms, cloud storage information, and carrier records throughout their investigative processes.

Topics Covered

Cell Analysis

  • Obtaining cellular data through search warrants for devices, records, and cloud backups
  • Interpreting calling patterns, ownership information, missed calls, and location data
  • Mapping and analyzing geographic locations
  • Correlating records and identifying common contacts

Cell Forensics

  • Understanding forensic examination capabilities
  • Comparing Apple and Android platforms
  • Accessing cloud backup data from Apple and Google
  • Extracting app-specific information

Social Media Investigation

  • Obtaining social media evidence through search warrants, consent downloads, and live capture
  • Examining platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Signal, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others
  • Analyzing device examination data, server-stored records, and platform-specific information

Cloud Data Investigation

  • Identifying available cloud storage types and data repositories
  • Accessing information from cellular devices, app backups, Google, OneDrive, Amazon, and similar platforms
  • Utilizing forensic software tools and manual examination techniques
  • Leveraging complimentary tools for evidence examination

About the Instructor

Glenn Bard is a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class and U.S. Army veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm. Since 1999, he has managed computer crime investigations for the state police and has investigated numerous criminal matters throughout the United States, ranging from child exploitation to criminal homicide. His forensic examination work has supported city, state, and federal agencies including the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspectors, and ICE, as well as international law enforcement bodies. Bard holds expert certifications across multiple states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the federal court system in digital forensics, cellular technology, and computer technology. His professional experience includes presentations to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the World Security Congress, and hundreds of law enforcement agencies, law firms, and educational institutions. His investigative work has received national media coverage through outlets including Fox News, Dateline, the Associated Press, and the New York Times. Bard serves as Chief Technical Officer for PATCtech and has contributed to the development of forensic software programs and certifications used by agencies worldwide. He previously served as a faculty instructor at Westmoreland County Community College.