Computer/Internet Crime Investigations

Course Description

- This 32-hour course is designed to provide investigators with the necessary training, skills, knowledge and practical experience to conduct a variety of on-line crime investigations. Instruction will also be provided on using the Internet as an investigative tool including: internet protocols; LAN/WAN/GAN operations; email tracing; and setting up undercover operations for on-line investigations. Students will receive a minimum of ten hours of computer lab time.

Who Should Attend

- Law enforcement personnel assigned to high technology crime investigation units, white collar crime units, fraud or forgery units, sex and vice crimes units. Additionally, any law enforcement officer with an interest in Internet crime investigations. Students should have the ability to effectively operate a computer in the Windows environment.

Course Objectives

- Upon completion of this course, students will understand crimes committed on the Internet, use of the Internet as an investigative tool, be able to conduct reactive and proactive investigations on the Internet, and be able to use basic tools to gather evidence on the Internet. Additionally, students will learn state and federal laws applicable to Internet crimes and who to contact for additional resources to aid their investigations.

Course Outline

• Components of the Internet
• How the Internet works
• Laws relative to on-line investigations
• Review of crimes committed on the Internet
• Email and IPA tracing
• Bulletin Boards and Newsgroups
• Setting up Undercover Operations
• Conducting proactive and reactive investigations
• Detection and prevention of Internet crimes

Additional Information

- For further information contact the ATC at (916) 464-1200, and ask for the Program Training Officer or Secretary for this course.