Training
Tracers offer two foundation training courses aimed at the professional investigator, Open Source or Internet Investigations and Surveillance Techniques. This training is modular and can be conducted in stages to suit both the client's ability and budget. Both training packages start with a one day awareness course leading to more intense training in the chosen subject if desired:
Open Source Internet Investigation Training
Course Aim
To provide attendees with the necessary skills to enable them to conduct organised and effective on-line searches and enquiries thereby maximising the potential to interrogate all available sources of information on the Internet.
Be able to demonstrate these skills as an effective investigative tool.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course delegates should be able to: -
- Understand security & legal implications of using computers and electronic sources of information as an investigator.
- Have a good understanding of the technology behind the World Wide Web, e-mail and other interactive features.
- Be able to identify IP addresses and track emails
- Search anonymously without leaving electronic footprints
- Identify a large range of available sources of information and intelligence on the Internet.
- Develop sound strategies for the collection of data.
- Be aware of the benefits and risks of free and readily available software used to obtain different types of information.
- Formulate and develop methods to enable ongoing monitoring of sources.
Surveillance Techniques Course
Course Aim
To provide an opportunity to examine all best practices which should be adopted when conducting covert investigations, develop systems and procedures that are recognised both in the public and private sectors and practise skills and abilities that are necessary for the conduct of such operations.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course the delegate should be able to: -
- Demonstrate understanding of all best practice methods.
- Understand relevant and applicable legislation.
- Demonstrate practical ability in covert investigations of subjects.
- Perform efficiently as part of a covert investigation team.
- Describe the disciplines and methods of foot surveillance.
- Describe the methods and techniques of counter surveillance.
- Plan operations in full cognisance of risks and limiting factors.
- Prepare accurate and precise briefings to colleagues and managers.
- Understand and apply the learning cycle in their personal development plans.