Courses by Description

Financial Crimes Against Seniors (FCAS)
This 3-day training in Financial Crimes Against Seniors includes tools and techniques for investigating crimes involving this rapidly increasing victim group. The course also discusses the importance of a multi-agency approach to these crimes and we encourage Adult Protective Service investigators to attend the class.

Financial Investigations Practical Skills (FIPS)
This 4 1/2 day training will benefit investigators, auditors, prosecutors, paralegals, financial analysts, and regulatory personnel who are learning the fundamentals of conducting successful financial crime investigations. During the course, participants will apply the concepts learned throughout the week to a complex financial investigation from discovery to prosecution.

Financial Records Examination and Analysis (FREA)
Financial records are a large part of nearly all financial crime investigations. This 4 1/2 day course provides participants with the skills necessary to organize, analyze, and present the evidence and indicators of fraud found in various financial records. Investigators, Analysts, Auditors, Regulators, Prosecutors and other law enforcement professionals will benefit from the hands-on approach offered in this course. Participants will discuss the indicators of fraud in various financial records and utilize a computer and software to assist in the analysis of financial records.

Identity Theft Investigations (IDTI)

Identity theft exists in every strata of crime, from individual street crimes, such as purse snatching & mailbox robberies, to highly complex and organized criminal enterprises.

This 3-day introductory level course is intended for law enforcement, criminal intelligence analysts, and prosecutors who may be involved with identity theft cases. This training increases the student’s awareness of the “bigger picture” of identity theft. Students learn to recognize identity theft indicators and the potential nexus to terrorism and larger-scale criminal activity. The training promotes multi-agency & private-sector collaborations and teaches investigative best practices that lead to successful prosecutions.

White Collar Crime and Terrorism (WCCAT)
Over the recent past, a link has been developed between white collar crime and terrorism. Terrorist organizations are committing white collar crimes to finance their endeavors. This 3 day intermediate course was designed to give state and local officers, investigators, analysts, and prosecutors an overview of domestic and international terrorism and the crimes that are typically committed by these organizations including identity theft, money laundering, securities fraud, and RICO.