Technology In Today’s Investigations- Ames Iowa – June 26-27, 2024

From Snapchat to Cash App, and everything in between, this course ensures our law enforcement is up to date with today’s trends and technologies. This course teaches an overview of how to submit search warrants to various private companies, provides a basic understanding of crypto currencies and the dark web, and introduces students to various law enforcement resources and technologies available. Attendees will learn the difference between WhatsApp and Signal, how phone pings work and assist in law enforcement investigations, and even obtain knowledge of credit card fraud schemes and methods of investigation. Students will also be provided with tools to assist them in investigations long after leaving this course to include ways of identifying suspects associated with unknown phone numbers and law enforcement portals that will aid in writing search warrants for social media entities. Yellowstone Narcotics will also teach students what information can be obtained from cell phone companies, how they differ, and the proper verbage needed in search warrants to obtain the requested information. This course is a must have for any investigator or patrol officer looking to take their skills to the next level.