This is a pre-recorded 2 hour webinar (recorded on February 21, 2025). Once registered and paid, you will receive instant access to the material. Your access does not expire, you can start and stop the training as your schedule allow.
This course is for law enforcement employees only, you must use a government email address. If you use anything else your registration will be cancelled and not refunded.
Course Description: This training course equips law enforcement professionals with the specialized skills and knowledge necessary to effectively investigate firearms used in criminal activities. This course is designed for state and local law enforcement employees who are responsible with investigating offenses involving the use of a firearm.
Often after a crime has been committed, the firearm used/seized is the one investigative lead not explored by law enforcement. During this course participants will delve into advanced investigative techniques and tools specifically designed for firearm investigations and charging offenses related to firearms.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Leveraging ATF eTrace: Participants will learn to navigate and utilize the ATF's eTrace system effectively to trace firearms recovered from crime scenes, aiding in identifying potential leads and connections to criminal networks.
- Investigating Straw Purchasing Patterns: Through detailed analysis and case studies, attendees will develop the ability to recognize indicators of straw purchasing schemes, how to use this data to further their investigation and identify a suspect(s).
- Identifying Appropriate Offenses: This module will provide training in analyzing and identifying the most appropriate charges related to different firearm offenses.
- Harnessing Digital & Physical Firearm Related Evidence: Participants will explore the different forms of firearm-related evidence and learn best practices for collecting, preserving, and analyzing this evidence from various sources to build stronger cases.
- Prepping for Trial: This block will emphasize the importance of adhering to legal and ethical standards in firearm investigations, including obtaining warrants, potential issues when building firearm related cases, and maintaining the integrity of evidence throughout the investigative process.
By the end of this training, participants will possess advanced proficiency in leveraging firearm investigative tools and techniques, empowering them to conduct thorough and successful investigations into firearm-related crimes, ultimately enhancing public safety and criminal justice outcomes.
Recent Evaluations:
"As a supervisor focused on gum crime, not only shootings but the source of the firearm I would strongly recommend the course"
"The training was full of only real life examples, and not textbook information. That really sets it apart from a lot of other trainings. Instructor is a wealth of knowledge!"
"Easily one of the best classes I have been to in my nearly 10 years of LE"
"I have been to lots of training in 30 years and I found this to be some of the most applicable and useful. I really appreciate the willingness to share the tools like the resource list and the online classes."
"I really enjoyed this course. Many useful tidbits and the instructor was right to the point and not boring."
"VERY informative course, appreciate you sharing your case studies and experience. This course will immediately benefit my investigations"
Instructors: We only use active law enforcement as our instructors, who are active in the fields they are teaching. Keeping the material up to date and immediately applicable.
