Understanding the World of Electronic Media and Computer Crimes

Hours: 6
Tuition: $150

This seminar is approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as (6) hours meeting the requirement of Public Training Act 94-354 Mandatory Training for Police Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs.

This interactive hands-on training program has been specifically designed for law enforcement executives and command staff who may be called upon to respond to questions from the media or other public groups concerning the criminal use of technology in the furtherance of Identity Theft, Cyber Stalking, Harassment and the targeting of children by sexual predators.

Through demonstration and the use of the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy’s mobile computer lab, law enforcement professionals will gain a fundamental understanding of how the aforementioned crimes are committed along with learning general “best practice” crime prevention advice.

Topics Include:

• MySpace and Facebook
• CHAT Rooms
• Text Messaging/Cameras
• How investigations are conducted
• Suggestions on non-technical crime prevention tips
• Appropriate responses to the media and community groups questions
  

**Cancellations for this class must be received by SLEA 35 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!**

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