Wednesday, June 6th 2007
10:00am-12:00pm or
2:00pm-4:00pm ET |
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According to the FBI, digital evidence is present in nearly every crime scene. That’s why law enforcement must know how to recognize, seize, transport, and store original digital evidence in order to preserve it for forensic examination.
A free Webinar, presented by the FBI’s Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL) Program will teach first responders the important basics about managing digital evidence during a criminal investigation.
Criminals and terrorists are increasingly tech-savvy. Are you? Register now for this free Webinar being offered twice on June 6, 2007, from 10:00am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm. Registration takes just 60 seconds.
This Webinar is Sponsored by the FBI’s RCFL Program—America’s Premier Digital Forensics Laboratory Network
FBI’s Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory --RCFL
An RCFL is a one-stop, full service forensics laboratory and training center devoted entirely to the examination of digital evidence in support of criminal investigations, such as, but not limited to—
- Terrorism
- Child pornography
- Crimes of violence
- The theft or destruction of intellectual property
- Internet crimes
- Fraud
The FBI’s RCFL Program is America’s premier digital forensics laboratory network.
The Instructors:
James M. Watkins
Mr. Watkins is an Information Technology Specialist – Forensic Examiner with the FBI. He is currently assigned to the San Diego Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (SDRCFL) as the Operations Manager, and was a founding member.
Mr. Watkins is certified as a Forensic Examiner by the FBI’s Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) in the Windows, Unix and Macintosh operating systems. He has conducted hundreds of computer forensics examinations and testified as an expert in numerous court hearings.
Mr. Watkins is the co-creator of the SDRCFL’s Seizure of Digital Evidence course. This course has instructed several thousand police officers, detectives, special agents, and crime scene technicians the proper techniques of recognizing and properly seizing digital evidence. He is also a lead instructor
Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. Watkins retired from the San Diego Police Department after 23 years of service where he attained the rank of Detective. He has experience investigating violent crimes, narcotics and conducting computer forensic examinations.
SSA Jason G. Weiss
Mr. Weiss is a Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) with the FBI and is currently assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office, where he oversees the Computer Forensics Squad. As a Computer Analysis Response Team certified Examiner, he has conducted hundreds of computer forensics examinations and testified as an expert witness in many court hearings.
A seasoned instructor, SSA Weiss has trained thousands of local, state and federal law enforcement officials in the proper techniques for the proper identification, seizure and storage of digital evidence. Moreover, he has both created and taught various types of digital seizure and computer forensic courses for the FBI’s Computer Training Unit, International Training Unit, Special Agent Training Unit and Hazardous Materials Training Unit. In addition to his teaching duties for the FBI, Mr. Weiss also conducts training in digital evidence recovery techniques for the California Reserve Police Officer’s Association and the National College of District Attorneys.
Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. Weiss worked as a trial attorney in Central California, and served as a civil litigator, criminal defense attorney, and Judge Pro Tem.
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