Digital Evidence Collection Training (D.E.C.T.)

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Date

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Time

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Address

Regional Public Safety Training Center
5190 Spectrum Blvd.
Reno, NV 89512

Description

This four hour course was developed by electronic crime, digital evidence and criminal justice Subject Matter Experts from academia, law enforcement and the private sector. This course trains State and Local law Enforcement to recognize and identify digital evidence, undertstand the relevance of digital evidence to an investigation and the variety of devices that contain or constitute digital evidence. Successful investigations and prosecutions involving digital evidence hinge on the actions taken at the inception of the case which frequently includes the collection of digital evidence. In cases prosecuted around the country, the introduction of digital evidence into criminal proceedings is becoming more prevalent. The use of computers or other devices to commit or facilitate crime continues to increase. It is critical to ensure that all personnel understand and are trained to secure and collect digital evidence which may include computers, cameras, cell phones, and a wide variety of digital media. These devices often contain valuable information that may be used in successful prosecutions leading to convictions. This course will provide criminal justice personnel with concentrated training in the identification of media and devices that store digital evidence as well as the proper collection, handling, and storage of that digital evidence. Upon successful completion of the course and proficiency test, a Digital Evidence Collection Training Certificate will be issued.