Safely and lawfully gather information and intelligence from internet sources.
Aims
To provide investigating officers with the skills to conduct overt and covert internet investigations, for investigative or intelligence purposes.
Objectives
After attending this course, the participant will be able to:
- use investigative techniques to identify relevant sources of material from the internet
- outline the risks of using investigative techniques
- ensure that material gathered through overt and covert internet investigations can be used as evidence
- understand other specialist roles in digital policing and how the III investigator can use their skills to further investigations
Methods of delivery
The course is classroom-based with daily knowledge checks. It includes both theory and practical lessons.
| Prerequisites |
Before starting the course, participants must complete:
The workbook is provided 12 weeks before the course starts. This must be completed and signed off by a line manager before starting the course. |
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| Practitioner group |
Officers entering the specialist field of internet intelligence investigations. |
| Duration |
Five days. |
| Accreditation |
No
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| Course contact |
Booking and more information:
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This replaces the 'Researching, identifying and tracing the electronic suspect' course.