The Internet of Things (IoT) involves a web of data which requires planning to access and manage. During this training, we will explore devices and their connected systems, to understand how they create valuable evidence and could have significance at crime scenes. Examination through live demonstrations on how to retrieve and review the data, identify applicable Fourth Amendment concepts, and apply them to build a legally defensible and ethical case will be discussed.
Explore the fundamentals of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its growing role in modern criminal investigations through this self-paced training. The course introduces investigators to how connected devices generate critical digital evidence, explains common types of IoT data, and highlights practical considerations for identifying, collecting, and preserving IoT-based evidence during an investigation.
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NCJTC Training and Technical Assistance Catalog. For a printable version of the catalog, visit ncjtc.org/catalogprint. Revised: September 2025
NCJTC Training and Technical Assistance Catalog. For the online version of the catalog, visit ncjtc.org/catalog. Revised: September 2025
View the most common IoT Devices
Learn how to identify the types of data that is available from connected cars and the difference between network connected cars and vehicle forensics options. Gain knowledge on how to query certain vehicles to determine their connection status to various service providers will also be covered. Explore and be instructed on how to draft legal process for the extraction of vehicle specific data and learn about resources and tools that can assist them in their investigations that involve vehicle data.
