Tribal Justice Agencies

Tradecraft is the analyst/investigators competency. Join Robert Bacon for a discussion of the integrated application of criminal analysis tools, and to learn why analysis is such a vital part of any investigation. He will discuss why it is essential to develop a fact-based argument to support the theory of the criminal case within the parameters set by U.S criminal procedure and the standards of proof needed to progress an investigation and the protection of rights.

Digital forensics veterans Alan McConnell and Jeff Bell will discuss the importance of triage in investigations and its role in quickly finding and prioritizing evidence in this webinar. We will get into the idea of true triage, which centers on quickly locating evidence and moving the investigation forward FAST. We will discuss some of the issues with current thoughts regarding triage and how thorough block level hashing can help solve them.

This course will provide an overview of how the Internet of Things (IoT) and associated devices can help law enforcement with their investigations. It will familiarize learners with what IoT is, how it works, common devices, and how it can be leveraged for gathering evidence.

Identifying and Seizing Digital Evidence provides a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding digital media in relation to criminal investigations. Topics covered in this training included preparing to respond to the digital crime scene, identifying potential sources of digital evidence, and properly collecting items of evidentiary value to be used in court proceedings. The roles of the first responder, investigator, digital forensic examiner, prosecutor, and defense counsel are differentiated and explored. Legal concerns in conducting a search for digital evidence are also addressed.

This course introduces learners to the concept of digital footprints and best practices in protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Topics include limiting an individuals digital footprint, protecting privacy on social media, opting out of data aggregator sites, and the consequences of oversharing personal information; as well as steps to take after becoming a target of doxing.

This course provides an overview of the two phases of a cell phone investigation: the preservation, extraction, and analysis of data within the phone; and the acquisition and analysis of data external to the phone (call detail records and other information). Students become familiar with several forensic tools currently in use in the field, as well as NW3Cs PerpHound, a specialized tool that assists in plotting historical cell site locations. Other topics include cell phone components, cellular network components, and mobile device identification.

This course covers basic information and concepts that serve as an introduction to virtual currencies and their relationship to other types of currency. It covers various types of virtual currency, including the difference between decentralized and centralized currencies, with a strong focus on Bitcoin: what it is, how it is stored, and Bitcoin-specific investigative tips and techniques.

This course focuses on practical online search techniques. Students will learn about using the advanced features of popular search engines, accessing cached versions of websites, searching with images, and common signs of fake and manipulated images. This course is part of the Open Source Intelligence Modules. It can be completed as a stand-alone course or in combination with the other courses.

With the rise of electronic evidence and the likelihood that the crimes you are investigating are conducted with or supported by the use of mobile devices, the Internet, or cloud-based applications, preservation letters provide a means to prevent the destruction of electronic records and buy an investigator time to retrieve and analyze potential evidence. This course focuses on the basics of preservation letters - what they are, their purpose, language to include, how to locate contact information, and how to submit them.

This course provides an introduction to the digital space commonly referred to as social media and networking. Terminology used to describe how social media and networking services are accessed, statistical data on users and mobile devices, and a variety of popular services are covered in the first part of the course.