COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to give investigators the most recent legal updates on laws governing digital evidence in Massachusetts. Students will learn how to identify both physical and cloud source data that can be utilized to help solve crimes. This class will cover the ever changing world of cell phone seizures and searches, to include consent searches and search warrant language. Students will also learn how to utilize tools necessary to research, preserve, and request data from different social media companies and other service providers.
TOPICS:
Legal Updates
- Cellphones
- Cell Tower Records
- Social Media
Proper Seizure Methods
- Cellphones and other digital devices
- Social Media posts and videos
Search Warrants and Subpoenas
- Cellphones
- Cell Tower Records, both historical and real time tracking
- Google Location
- Social Media
Tips and Tricks
- Use of open source tools
- Use of LEO only tools