Course detail: Cryptocurrency Basics

Description:
Cryptocurrency Basics is a 5-hour training designed to give law enforcement officers the basics of cryptocurrency. This course will provide a description of what the blockchain is, how it works, and how to trace cryptocurrency. During this course the participants will do hands on tracing of cryptocurrency cases. This course is geared towards officers who are new to investigating cryptocurrency cases.

Course Objectives:
  • Provide basic knowledge of cryptocurrency and how to investigate cryptocurrency cases
  • Determine appropriate tracing tools needed during an investigation
  • Collect appropriate evidence for cryptocurrency cases
  • How to seize and store cryptocurrency
Instructional Methods:
  • Lecture
  • Class Discussion
  • Hands-on Tracing
Who Should Attend:
Law Enforcement Officers

Equipment Needed:
Each participant will need to bring a laptop for the hands-on tracing portion of the training.

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: Sedentary




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 Session Information: LE25042F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 10/08/24 and ending on 10/08/24
Times: 09:00am-03:00pm CDT

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Nathaniel (Jake) Castillo

Facility Detail

Hays KLETC Regional Site
2101 E 13th Street
Hays, KS 67601