Tech Crime to Trial Summary

Program Description: Multi-day immersive training for investigator-prosecutor teams to address technology-facilitated crimes against children.
Goals: Provide practical skills for investigations, case building, and courtroom testimony.

Day 1: Introduction to ICAC Investigations, Cybertips, OSINT, Search Warrants.
Day 2: Surveillance preparation, target surveillance, writing residential search warrants.
Day 3: Suspect interviews, execution of search warrants.
Day 4: Evidence preparation, digital forensics, courtroom testimony.
Day 5: Mock hearings and defense cross-examination scenarios.

Preparation: Identify residents using public records, social media, and OSINT.
Physical Surveillance: Observe targets to develop patterns of life and gather intelligence.
Vehicle Surveillance: Assess target’s activities and proximity to children.
Drone Surveillance: Useful for large properties or unsafe conditions; requires warrant in most states.
Foot Surveillance: Necessary to observe interactions in specific contexts.
Stationary & Pole Cameras: Can provide continuous monitoring of suspect locations.
Ruse Tactics: Use lawful deception (like utility checks) for information gathering without consent.

Operational Planning Essentials: Include personnel lists, roles, and communication plans; prepare for contingencies and risks.
Threat Assessment: Identify potential dangers related to the target, including weapons and environment complexities.
Writing: Clearly articulate probable cause, training, and experience in your warrant to ensure judicial approval.
Items to Search: Computers, storage devices, communications, visual and auditory recordings.

Notable incidents emphasize the importance of thorough planning and risk assessment.
Effective warrants and operations necessitate clear communication and team coordination to ensure officer safety.

Always have a medical plan and trauma center locations known in case of injury during warrant service.
Debrief operations to identify areas for improvement and reinforce best practices.