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ICAC National Training: Digital Evidence Forensics

Award Information

Award #
2016-MC-FX-K011
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
Total funding (to date)
$1,800,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2016, $600,000)

This program is funded under the authority of the Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2008, (P.L. 110-401, 42 USC 17601, et seq.)(The PROTECT Act). This project will develop and deliver training opportunities on forensic analyses of computers, cell phones, wireless networks, video games, and other digital devices that may contain evidence of a crime.

With this funding, SEARCH Group, Inc. will expand upon its multifaceted strategy to provide ICAC investigators with training to combat on-line child exploitation. This project will encompass several core deliverables, including hands-on, laboratory-based training; web-based, self-paced training; web-based, instructor-led training; and conference presentations. In addition, the project will provide for continuous technical assistance to ICAC Task Force members, forensic examiners, and prosecutors throughout the duration of the 12-month project via SEARCH’s well-established web-based national technical assistance program. CA/NCF

Date Created: September 27, 2016