Course detail: "Dark Web" for Investigations

Criminals conducted at least $24 billion in illegal crypto transfers in 2023 alone. While many users are increasingly familiar with online activity, including social media, only a small percentage have ventured onto the Dark Web. This course is meant for novices and experienced web collectors alike, with three main objectives: accessing the Dark Web safely and securely, understanding the structure and resources on the Dark Web, and effectively collecting information and intelligence from the Dark Web for use in any kind of investigation, including creating a chain of custody for evidence and how to write a warrant for seizing cryptocurrency assets from popular crypto sites and exchanges. 

Participants are encouraged to bring current leads from open or cold investigations to use during class. This class has led to the identification of money launderers, shooting suspects, and other suspects. 

At the end of this course, students will be able to: 
  • Download free software and set up a computer for Dark Web investigations 
  • Understand the structure of the Dark Web 
  • Identify Dark Web addresses in investigations 
  • Identify Dark Web apps on phones and computers 
  • Access/collect info from the Dark Web activity from Clear Web resources 
  • Understand how Dark Web communities function 
  • Create secure and anonymous Dark Web profiles including email, social media profiles, pictures, and job history 
  • Effectively Search on the Dark Web 
  • Check Dark Web resources for criminal activity 
  • Check Dark Web resources for credit cards and financial information 
  • Check Dark Web resources for data breaches and company leaks 
  • Identify cryptocurrency accounts and all of their transactions 
  • Write warrants to seize cryptocurrency accounts from sites and exchanges 
  • Pivot from Dark Web metadata such as usernames and use it to find identifying information on the Clear Web 

Who should attend:
  • Police officers 
  • Detectives 
  • Investigators 
  • Supervisors School officials 
  • Teachers 
  • Parole officers 
  • Correctional officers 
  • Anyone seeking to better understand the fundamentals of how to access, navigate, and collect information from the Dark Web and cryptocurrency.
Registration Link: Home Front Project

Course Requirements: 100% attendance and participation.

Fitness Requirements and Expectations of Physical Risk: Sedentary

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas-sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in an event, please email KLETC  or call 620.694.1400  at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you to contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.


Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.


 Session Information: LE25139F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 10/28/24 and ending on 10/29/24
Times: 08:00am-04:00pm CDT
This session contains no associated Fee Codes, so you cannot register at this time

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Participants are responsible for their own travel, meals and lodging.

Facility Detail

Olathe Health Education Building
21201 W. 152nd St.
Olathe, KS 66061