TOPIC:
Students will learn about Cryptocurrency, and what is required to Investigate Cryptocurrency Cases.
This class engages the officer and investigator in how to implement the principles that pertain to understanding what Cryptocurrency is, starting with the evolution of money. Students will learn about Cryptography, Caesar Ciphers and Algorithms pertaining to Hash Values and Data Integrity established on the Blockchain.
The last hour of the course will involve Investigating Cryptocurrency, Law Enforcements Role, and what are the required processes to complete the tracking of stolen cryptocurrency.
Discussions will take place in class about traditional tactics and what is required to conduct cryptocurrency investigations with methods used in digital forensics and Search Authority for Law Enforcement.
Topics included in this class:
Sect 1
The Evolution of Money?
Diffusion of Innovation?
Moving towards a Cashless Society
The New Money Laundering Methods
Sect 2
Cryptography
Caesar Cipher & Encryption?
Algorithm & Hash Values (Data Integrity)
“Block Chain”- (The Technology)
Sect 3
Cryptocurrency?
Tokens v Coins
Law Enforcement’s Role?
Crypto Mixers
TARGET AUDIENCE: ALL members of the criminal justice and legal community.
INSTRUCTOR: Troy Looney began his career in Akron, Ohio with the Akron Police Department in 1992. Det. Looney previously worked in the Major Crimes against Persons Unit, where he investigated Homicide, Overdoses, Sexual Assaults, Felonious Assaults, Burglaries, Kidnapping, Officer Involved Shootings, Suicides, and Robberies. He currently works in the Financial Crimes Unit, investigating crimes of Fraud, ID Theft, Forgery, and White Collar Crimes for both Businesses and Individuals. He is certified as a Master Criminal Investigator and Certified Instructor with the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Management/Leadership; a Master’s of Science in Internet Marketing, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business. Troy Looney has taught for several years as a Senior Lecturer/ Adjunct Professor at the University of Akron. Courses include Digital Forensics, Cybercrime, Digital and Scientific Evidence, File System Forensic Analysis, and Computer Forensic Methods I & II.
DATES & TIMES: Friday, August 8 , 2025 – 2:00 until 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
COST: $224.00 per person (plus $3.00 registration fee and credit card fee if applicable)
• You will be sent a Zoom Link one week prior to the class
• We will send out the class materials electronically (via e-mail)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Check made payable to:
TRAINING FORCE USA, 7769 McClure Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Purchase Order
• Credit Card payment made online
Cancellations and Substitutions:
• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.
• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.
QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 or E-mail: co*******@**************sa.com