CJC-FRN7953 - Introduction to GPS Evidence for Law Enforcement

Course Description

This 32 hour course will provide students with basic information about GPS evidence. How does GPS work, GPS devices and what evidence is recovered are reviewed and other topics related to how GPS can assist an investigation. This online class will cover waypoints, track points and how GPS is interpreted. GPS evidence related to cell phones and photography is also covered so the investigator will learn more about metadata, geotagging and the evidentiary value of GPS information.  GPS case examples and legal issues are also discussed.The course will benefit everyone from patrol officers to Detectives and other investigative personnel Investigators will come away with a much better understanding of GPS technology and how it can assist many different types of criminal cases.

Course Outline

• What is GPS
• GPS Background and History
• Latitude and Longitude
• Waypoints
• Trackpoints
• GPS Forensics
• GPS Evidence
• Photographic Evidence-Exif Data-Metadata
• Irfanview
• Mobile Devices
• GPS Devices
• Fleet Tracking
• GPS Case Examples
• Legal Issues

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify potential GPS evidence
• Understand the capabilities of GPS as related to mobile devices and computer evidence
• Better recognize the ability of GPS technology in relation to assisting an investigation
• Use GPS devices to enhance criminal investigations

Notes

PowerPoint slides throughout the Blackboard course with the use of investigative links that will provide the student with articles and other material related to GPS.

Evaluation-

Quizzes and Final Exam