Understanding Investigative Techniques for Modern Telecommunications course

The National Domestic Communications Assistance Center (NDCAC) and FBI CAST is offering a FREE* three-day Understanding Investigative Techniques for Modern Telecommunications course, April 25-27, 2017, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the NDCAC Facility in Fredericksburg, VA.

The Understanding Investigative Techniques for Modern Telecommunications Course is a three day course created to equip law enforcement with basic skills with/in cellular records analysis and new communication services and technologies to enhance current criminal investigative techniques.  Students will be introduced to packet data communication, how it impacts a criminal investigation, and how law enforcement can capture, process, and legally interpret authorized collected data.  Students will learn how to analyze call detail records in support of cases and produce geospatial products illustrating the range and approximate coverage areas of cell towers.

Students will be introduced to topics such as:
*         Fundamentals of Telephony
*         Overview of Wi-Fi Technology
*         Introduction to Packet Data Communications
*         Data Pen Register /Packet Data Report Examples /Demo RIPT Tool
*         Carrier Specific Call Detail Record Analysis using MS Excel
*         Carrier specific geospatial mapping using FBI developed software tools
*         Cell Site Analysis

Once you receive approval from your management, complete class registration (following the steps on the attached document) by 3/17/17. Notification of your acceptance and attendance will be sent to your office no later than 3/22/17.

In order to enroll in this course and receive access to services and resources offered by NDCAC, law enforcement personnel must apply for a Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal (LEEP) account with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and a NDCAC account with NDCAC’s Technical Resource Group (TRG). The process to receive access to both accounts generally takes 1-2 weeks. Please start this process immediately!

NOTE: Completed enrollment does not guarantee a position in the course. A training team representative will provide each applicant the status of their enrollment and selection.

If you are selected to attend this course, air travel will be paid up front via FBI.  Other applicable travel expenses will be reimbursed to you after submitting a voucher itemizing your expenses! Below is a partial list of approved travel expenses and reimbursement amounts. These amounts are subject to change without notice.

Expense Amount Hotel: $91.00/night (GSA Per Diem Rate)
Hotel tax: 11.30%
Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $51.00 (Full Training Days)/$38.25 (Travel Days)
Rental Car – Compact Only Varies
Airport Parking – Economy Only Varies
Baggage Fees: No more than $50.00 total

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the NDCAC TRG at 855-306-3222 or AskNDCAC@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:AskNDCAC@ic.fbi.gov>.

Click on below links for full information and flyers

2017-0425 – Announcement
2017-0425 – Course Registration Instructions
2017-0425 – WEBSITE – Training Frequently Asked Questions
2017-0425 – Website Access Instructions