Computer Crime / Investigation of Internet Crimes

Course Description - This 40 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 are discussed; e-mail tracing; and using social networking sites as investigative resources. 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 officers with an interest in internet crime investigations may attend. 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
• E-mail and IP tracing
• IRC, FTP, and Newsgroups
• Overview of social networking sites
• Detection and prevention of internet crimes

Additional Information - For further information, contact the Advanced Training Center at (916) 464-1200, and ask for the Program Training Manager or Secretary for this course.