Course Descriptions
Case Agent Investigative Review (CAIR)
Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) is one of several tools that the San Diego RCFL uses while conducting digital forensics examinations. This one day course teaches investigators how to use FTK so they can conduct a comprehensive review of the digital media that has been submitted to, or processed by the San Diego RCFL. This course also teaches investigators how to locate and examine e-mail messages, deleted files, documents, graphic files, and how to search for key words and phrases.
Image Scan Training
The FBI's Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) developed the Image Scan system to help investigators locate the presence of picture files that may contain contraband on a computer. This system allows the investigator to view a variety of graphic formats during a consensual search, and protects valuable digital evidence by booting up a computer using the Linux operating system. After mounting the hard drive in a “read only” manner, Image Scan prompts the investigator to search for picture files only. During this process, the tool logs every step taken by the investigator, further documenting what occurred during the search process.
Law enforcement personnel that conduct on-site investigations for child pornography are encouraged to take the Image Scan training.
Seizing and Handling of Digital Evidence (SHDE)
Investigators learn how to collect and preserve digital evidence, and to integrate digital evidence into a case. Additionally, investigators are exposed to the advanced tools and techniques used by the San Diego RCFL, so they can better understand what to expect from a forensics examination. This course requires no prerequisites, but attendees should have a working knowledge of computers.
Internet Crimes & Tracing
Presented by the C.A.T.C.H. High Tech Crimes Task Force & the Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory.
This class covers the following topics—
- Overview of the Internet
- Discussion of issues and people involved
- Internet Configuration
- What it is
- How it works
- Getting around on it
- E-mail & Internet Chat
- Reading e-mail extended message headers
- How to track and trace suspects
- Legal
- High tech search warrants & preservation letters
- Law related to high tech crimes
- Investigative Tools
- How to use them
- Where to get them
Each student will receive a resource CD containing tools, information and examples. This class is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and prosecutors only and is offered free of charge.