Overview | Analytical Investigation Methods | Criminal Intelligence Analysis | Financial Manipulation Analysis | Instructors

One Week----$545 per person This is our basic course in intelligence analysis techniques. It is for analysts, investigators and agents who require analytical techniques to enhance their investigative capabilities. The course addresses the application of analytical methods to the investigation of complex criminal activities such as organized crime, narcotics trafficking, fraud, gangs, gambling, terrorism, conspiracies, and violent crimes. All techniques can be applied without the use of computers or software applications. However, those who do use computers in their analytical work are encouraged to bring laptops to the course and to use applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical programs (such as the i2 Analyst's Notebook) for completing in-class and practical exercises and for presenting the results of their analyses. Outline of Course Topics Link analysis-techniques that clarify relationships among individuals, organizations, telephone numbers, locations, and other types of entities Development and assessment of inferences-logical methods that help define the nature and scope of targeted criminal activity and identify the individuals involved Analytical charting-graphic methods that provide an understanding of criminal events, activities, and the flow of money and goods Concealed income analysis-application of the net-worth method to identify attempts to conceal and launder money acquired from criminal activities Course Curriculum Schedule The table shows the sequence in which topics are addressed. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Introduction The Analytical Process Development and Assessment of Inferences Practical Exercise 1: Feedback and Discussion Analytical Charting Concealed Income Analysis Practical Exercise 2: Feedback and Discussion Summary and Certification Link Analysis Practical Exercise 1: Application of Inference Development and Link Analysis Analytical Charting (Continued) Practical Exercise 2: Application of All Analytical Investigation Methods   Alternative Versions of the Course Alternative versions of the course emphasize different types of criminal activities and the settings in which these activities take place. Courses are now available which specifically address narcotics trafficking, terrorism, crimes against retail establishments, insurance frauds and schemes, crimes involving the environment and the management of natural resources, crimes associated with the gaming industry, and violent crimes of various types. The core techniques in each of the alternative versions of the course are the same, but the in-class and practical exercises have been adapted to emphasize the application of techniques in the specific area of interest and concern. Participant Comments "Great use and application of student participation in the practical exercises" "This course was beneficial to me because the concepts learned can be taken back to my job. The class taught me different ways to approach a case" "I wanted good solid training in flow charting and analysis techniques. I got exactly that and more." "The value of the materials taught and the great instruction keeps me coming back for more Anacapa courses" "Excellent course; I would highly recommend this course to any investigator" "I would rate the instructor as one of the best I have had in many years" "The course is extremely informative and well presented" "This course will help me in that what we learned can be applied to any type of case" Copyright 2007-2008 Anacapa Sciences, Inc. All Rights Reserved.