This two day session expands on the investigation techniques that are vital to any Officer's arsenal of tools. This is two full days of instruction intended on teaching a unique response to crime with unconventional free resources. Additionally, a session demonstrating how hackers are creating havoc will help deliver an educated response from an Officer to the victims of internet crime. Times can be adjusted to fit your needs.

Online Investigation Resources

This session identifies and demonstrates over 180 free online resources that can aid Investigators in solving both technical and non-technical crimes. Participants will be shown how to "dig" into the internet for personal information about any target. While popular sites such as MySpace and Facebook are covered in detail (including "backdoor hacks"), the presentation goes much deeper into the vast resources available online for researching personal information. Aside from web sites, other technologies such as digital camera data, document meta data, and data mining companies will be explained. Here is a partial list of resources that will be displayed live. These sources can also be used to conduct thorough background checks on potential employees. An article in Public Safety Magazine gives a small taste of how the information can be used: LINK

Part I: 8:00am-10:00am

Break: 10:00am-10:15am

Part II: 10:15am-12:00pm

Intel Analysis Software

This session will demonstrate free software suites that will aid an Officer during any type of investigation. Maltego will assist with collecting intelligence about people, businesses, phone numbers, and email addresses. It will also show any connections that each may have to the others. FOCA will identify hidden information embedded within a website that can provide otherwise unknown information about a target. Other emerging programs will be displayed such as social network "scrapers".

Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Full Session: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Technical Investigation Techniques (Part I-Cell Phones)

The audience will learn to identify cellular service providers, prepare the proper request forms, request the appropriate information, submit the request, analyze the results, and identify information as evidence. Mapping options are presented that will create court-ready documents. All procedures will be explained from start to finish including preparation of search warrants and emergency requests. Digital templates will be available to all participants.

Full Session: 2:30pm-3:15pm

Break: 3:15pm-3:30pm

Day I Summary, Case Examples, & Q&A

After a quick review of the first day of training, an actual case example is demonstrated that applies several of the techniques to solve a series of felonies

Full Session: 3:30pm-4:00pm

Technical Investigation Techniques (Part II-Online Evidence)

The audience will be shown how to use various technologies to assist with any type of investigation. Topics include IP address identification, internet provider emergency contacts, email tracing, documenting online evidence, online video extraction, social networks, and more. Examples of actual content received from the providers will be shown to help identify valid evidence. All procedures will be explained from start to finish including preparation of search warrants and emergency requests. Digital templates will be available to all participants.

Full Session: 8:00am-9:15am

Break: 9:15am-9:30am

Computer Forensics for First Responders

This lecture assumes that most first response Police Officers will not be computer forensic experts. Instead of training on methods that are usually reserved for full time forensic investigators, this session identifies immediate options for a Patrolman or Detective. While a full forensic exam should be conducted when possible, this focuses on emergency situations when an expert is not available, such as an abduction. Examples of techniques include easily locating recently deleted files, identifying recent chat and web history, examining cellular telephones for evidence, and determining a web presence of the victim for assistance from social network providers.

Full Session: 9:30am-10:15am

Protecting an Officer's Personal Information

Police Officers and their families are constantly at risk of being targeted by criminal suspects. This course identifies publicly available vulnerabilities that expose sensitive information about Officers. Resources for eliminating this public and private data are explained as well as expected results. Attendees will learn how to eliminate their personal information, including address and contact information, from both public and private databases. Online resources for eliminating personal information will be provided to all recipients.

Part I: 10:15am-10:45pm

Break: 10:45am-11:00am

Part II (Advanced): 11:00am-11:30am

How Hackers Commit Their Crimes

This popular session focuses on recent trends of online fraud, internet scams, and ways that suspects steal identity. The presentation includes the details of how hackers commit their crimes and what any person can do to protect themselves. The audience will learn immediately how data mining, password hackers, wireless networks, and cellular telephones are an emerging threat against them. Live examples of 'hacking' into information will shock the audience, while detailed solutions will be displayed on how to stop the threat. Free software solutions will be presented toward the end of the class.. This session is recommended for any Investigator or Detective.

Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm

Part I: 12:30pm-2:00pm

Part II: 2:15pm-3:30pm

Session Wrap-Up / Q&A

This popular session focuses on recent trends in online fraud. This covers all of the internet scams, frauds, and ways that suspects steal identities, money, and data. Details of how hackers commit their crimes are displayed live, followed by steps any person can take to protect themself. The audience will learn immediately how data mining, password hackers, wireless networks, and cellular telephones are an emerging threat against their community. Free software solutions will be presented toward the end of the class. This session is recommended for any Investigator or Detective.

Entire Session: 3:30pm-4:00pm

End: 4:00pm

Individual sessions are availble. Details HERE.

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LE Testimonials

"I scheduled Mike Bazzell to do his presentation on High Tech Investigations after several local Chiefs and officers mentioned having seen him give a brief presentation at an area conference. Tthe course filled up almost immediately. The evaluations for the class were among some of the highest ratings we’ve received for a class of this type. Mike’s presentation has officers excited to find leads that they had previously been missing. He definitely knows his stuff, and more importantly, he knows how to share that knowledge with law enforcement in a way they can easily comprehend, retain, and utilize."
... Ellen Petty, Director, Illinois Mobile Training Unit 10

“Mike Bazzell has taught for our Law Enforcement Training Unit several times during recent years. We have always found Mike to have current computer training information available for our students. He is a very personable and engaging instructor who consistently earns high instructor ratings from his students. We will continue to use Mike as an instructor for police officers from our region. Mike has earned the reputation of being a expert in Law Enforcement computer training.” ... Roger A. Richards, Director Illinois Mobile Training Unit 14

"Detective Mike Bazzell has conducted numerous training and educational sessions for our agency. He has a unique method of explaining very complex issues, leaving participants with an understanding of more than 100 online information sources for investigation. Additionally, his courses continue to evolve with new resources while the basics are amplified for Law Enforcement use."
... Aaron Kustermann, Chief Intelligence Officer, Illinois State Police

"Detective Bazzell has become the premiere cyber detective in the State of Illinois and his expertise has been sought by many State’s Attorneys, US Attorneys and nationwide law enforcement entities. Attending one of his training seminars is more of an experience than a seminar."
...Captain Steven G. Johnson, Chief Investigator, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department

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