Critical Evidence in Cell Phone Investigations
Instructor: Glenn Bard
Location: Columbus, OH (Franklin County, ZIP 43204)
Date: November 17–19, 2026
Duration: 20 hours
Cost: $350.00
Category: Cell Phone Investigations, Computer & Internet
Course Description
This three-day training program provides law enforcement professionals with comprehensive instruction on the investigative applications of cellular devices. While many officers have experience using cell phones in their work, this course addresses the gap in understanding the full spectrum of evidence-gathering possibilities that mobile devices offer for solving crimes.
Participants will learn that cellular evidence exists across multiple platforms, including device storage, service provider records, and cloud-based systems. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of collecting data from all available sources and then cross-referencing this information to build stronger cases.
Key topics covered throughout the course include:
- Identifying the various investigative applications of cell phones
- Locating and extracting evidence from mobile devices
- Obtaining and interpreting cell phone records
- Accessing and utilizing cloud-based data sources
- Preserving evidence to maintain chain of custody
- Preparing cellular evidence for courtroom presentation
By completing this training, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively leverage cell phone evidence in their investigations and present findings compellingly in legal proceedings.