Case Organization and Presentation Training Program

The Computer, Financial and Intelligence Division (CFI) of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Ga is sponsoring the Case Organization and Presentation Training Program (COPTP).

CFI has been actively monitoring the development of computer software that can assist criminal investigators to electronically organize and manage complex cases. Over the past few years, incredible strides have been made which allow the investigator to collect, store and retrieve information and evidence electronically through the use of specialized computer applications originally designed for the business community. This same digitized data can be used to create visually informative records and charts for use in investigative team briefings and/or presentations to a prosecutor or jury.

More importantly, the gradual transformation of the courtroom from traditional to high-tech is changing the way cases are presented. The new "Computer Integrated Courtroom" permits judicial participants to electronically present their evidence in a more efficient and expedient manner through the use of computers, monitors and document cameras.
Evidence presented at trial or to a grand jury can now be highlighted or enlarged for a more thorough review by the jury or adjudicating official. Criminal Investigators must stay abreast of these changes in order to remain at the forefront in the fight against crime.

COPTP will continue to change and evolve with each offering based on the innovation of computer technology trends. The goal of this program is to provide students with the ability to identify and select the case organizational tools best suited for their particular needs and to be skillful in successfully presenting their findings in an effective and professional manner.

Length: The COPTP is a five (5) day program. It begins on Monday and ends on Friday at noon of the same week.

Curriculum
Major Case Management
Prosecutors' Perspective
Case Organization and Excel Spreadsheets Database Inventories Emerging Software Electronic Courtroom RFFlow Drawing Software Integrating Audio and Video in Case Presentation Digital Evidence Creating Link Analysis Using PowerPoint Creating Timelines Scanning and OCR Electronic Bates Stamp and Bar-coding Documents Database Options for Case Organization - Investigative File Inventory Student Presentations

Students will be evaluated by the creation and presentation of a case using skills and technology taught in the program. A sample case is provided, but Students are encouraged to bring current or past case materials to use in the preparation of their case.

Prerequisites for Attendance
The participant needs to have basic computer skills prior to enrolling in this program.

The next progrma is in Houston, TX from August 18, 2008 to August 22, 2008. For more information contact Mike Darnell @ (912) 267-2377 or via mike.darnell@dhs.gov