SYNOPSIS

This course is a detailed introduction to how cell phone data can be used by investigators to enhance drug trafficking investigation. Criminals’ heavy reliance on cell phones make it crucial for police officers to learn common cell phone terminology and understand the data they receive from cell phone companies. Instruction will cover use of historical communication data, real-time surveillance options, physical cell phone forensics considerations, and solutions that all law enforcement personnel should know. Legal issues about how to obtain and use this data will be covered as well as surveillance operations considerations, company-specific considerations, courtroom presentation issues, and other related matters.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

At the end of this course, students will have a very thorough understanding of what is possible with communication data in narcotics investigations, the several primary categories of available data, and how to determine the servicing companies for communications devices and accounts. Topics covered include:

• Cell Phone Search Warrants & Court Orders

• Interpretation of Call Records

• Collecting Stored Data

• Exploiting Cell Phone Apps

• Cell Phone Company Resources

• Obtaining & Mapping Cell Site Data

• GPS & WIFI Tracking

• Geo Fencing

• Pen Registers & Wire Taps Overview

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTOR

Instructors provided by Professional Law Enforcement Trainers (PLET)

REGISTRATION

This course is free and available to Law Enforcement, Analyst, and Military Personnel Only. The course is limited to 40 students. The course venue is being provided by the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Training Initiative. Students will be responsible for associated travel, lodging and meal expenses.

Registration instructions can be found on the course flyer.