Course Description: This course gives a foundation and framework for investigating the dark web for narcotics, gangs, transnational organized crime, and other criminal activity. This is a practical hands-on course which provides the opportunity to become immersed in best practices for dark web investigators.  This course in non-technical in that no prerequisites or prior training in code or script is required. Basic knowledge of search functions is helpful but will be reviewed.  Dark Web investigations, unlike traditional online investigations add a new dimension of anonymity to the criminals using this platform. It indicates a higher level of sophistication and knowledges a greater difficulty for investigators to detect, engage, and communicate. Training will cover evidence collection and chain of custody as well as documenting evidence in these investigations. This course focuses on drug investigations and criminal violations taking place using the dark web, methods to investigate and prosecute.

Prerequisites: None

Course Length: 2 Days / 16 Hours