Beyond Google - Discovering Online Resources in Investigations
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Beyond Google - Discovering Online Resources in Investigations

February 3-4, 2025 | Long Beach, CA

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In the modern cyber-world, almost all criminal investigations have an online aspect that can be used to further investigations and more quickly solve otherwise difficult cases. Join us to examine open source online intelligence/information and learn how to leverage free platforms, databases, and web applications to strengthen criminal cases. Uncover little known facts and techniques to optimize results using online search engines and online internet resources, which will support your investigations and prosecutions. Learn how to complete and serve search warrants for a variety of electronic information and databases to further all types of investigations. Develop new skill sets to establish contacts and open-source intelligence networks to provide ongoing criminal and threat intelligence in your jurisdiction.

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Registration Deadline: December 16, 2024. This training is available to law enforcement, prosecution, and related court officials only. **Participants are encouraged to bring computers and mobile devices (with hotspot if possible) to class to follow along with investigative work flow exercises based on real world cases solved by using the techniques illustrated in this course. You will also be participating in hands-on learning by exploring real time open source data/information and applying that information to criminal case examples.** Training Schedule: February 3 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (PST) February 4 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (PST) **For information concerning continuing education units, please view our [policies](ncjtc.fvtc.edu/policies#continuingeducation) page.**

What's In It For You

Past participants had this to say... "The instructor was great, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and provided a lot of useful information." "I will use a lot of the resources and websites the instructor provided—great tools for an online investigation!" "I now have the resources I need to fine tune search warrants." "I gained new and different ways to search for information on the internet." **Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:** * Use online, open source resources for all types of criminal investigations | Identify and use online, open source resources to gather information for criminal investigations | Conduct effective online searches using a variety of tools and techniques | Analyze and synthesize online information to develop leads and theories of the case * Learn to utilize social media to assist in investigations | Understand how criminals use social media | Identify and locate social media accounts of interest to an investigation | Extract and analyze social media data to gather evidence and identify suspects * Learn to safely use the internet when conducting online investigations | Be aware of the risks and challenges of online investigations | Protect your identity and privacy when conducting online investigations | Use proper legal and ethical procedures when collecting and using online evidence * Create and maintain online personas for investigative purposes | Create and maintain realistic and credible online personas | Use online personas to gather information, identify suspects, and conduct surveillance * Conduct searches utilizing resources that were learned | Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course to conduct effective online searches | Use a variety of online resources to gather evidence and identify suspects * Gain real-world search warrant examples and exemplars that can be adopted to your investigations | Review and analyze real-world search warrant examples related to online investigations | Learn how to draft and obtain search warrants for online evidence * Learn to protect your personal and the privacy of your family | Take steps to protect your identity and privacy online

About the Venue

**CSU Chancellor's Office** 401 Golden Shore Long Beach, CA 90802

Lodging Options

**Hilton Long Beach** 701 West Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90831 **Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach** 285 Bay Street Long Beach, CA 90802 **Hyatt Regency Long Beach** 200 S Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802 **The Westin Long Beach** 333 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90802

The registration fee includes 16 hours of training, program materials, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals, travel, and lodging.

Instructors
Presenter - Scott Kilpatrick
Scott Kilpatrick   Detective, Baltimore County Police Department

Detective Kilpatrick, with over 19 years of dedicated service at the Baltimore County Police Department, has a commendable 16-year tenure as a detective, showcasing his unwavering commitment to upholding the law and pursuing justice. Early in his career, he played a pivotal role in dismantling drug trafficking organizations as a member of the Vice Narcotics Unit. He innovatively used social media to unravel the intricate structures of these illicit networks, even exposing a rogue unit within the Baltimore Police Department, which was documented in the book and TV series "We Own This City." Later, Detective Kilpatrick joined the Special Victims Unit, where his dedication to justice continued to shine. Currently assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit, he skillfully employs digital data to locate suspects involved in heinous crimes like sexual assault and rape, showcasing his proficiency in solving crimes utilizing digital data.

Scott Kilpatrick   Detective, Baltimore County Police Department

Detective Kilpatrick, with over 19 years of dedicated service at the Baltimore County Police Department, has a commendable 16-year tenure as a detective, showcasing his unwavering commitment to upholding the law and pursuing justice. Early in his career, he played a pivotal role in dismantling drug trafficking organizations as a member of the Vice Narcotics Unit. He innovatively used social media to unravel the intricate structures of these illicit networks, even exposing a rogue unit within the Baltimore Police Department, which was documented in the book and TV series "We Own This City." Later, Detective Kilpatrick joined the Special Victims Unit, where his dedication to justice continued to shine. Currently assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit, he skillfully employs digital data to locate suspects involved in heinous crimes like sexual assault and rape, showcasing his proficiency in solving crimes utilizing digital data.

Contact Information

Jessica Heimann
(855) 866- 2582
jessica.heimann2274@fvtc.edu
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