Course Description

This training course is designed to teach criminal justice investigators and support staff how to investigate high-technology theft and computer-related crimes. It provides participants with an understanding of computer technology, its application to criminal endeavors, and the issues associated with investigating these cases.

Blocks of instruction are combined with discussions and hands-on use of microcomputer hardware and software.

Students learning how to prevent
hacking into a computer system.

At the conclusion of the course the student will be able to understand:

• computer hardware components
• computer viruses and worms
• operating systems
• profile of a computer criminal
• data communications and telecommunications
  

Students discuss what parts of the
computer might hold evidence.

Number of Hours: 40
Course Dates