Cryptocurrency is no longer a future issue — it is a current and growing challenge in modern law enforcement investigations. Agencies across the country are encountering cryptocurrency in fraud, financial crimes, narcotics cases, and other criminal investigations, yet many lack the policies, procedures, tools, and infrastructure to properly investigate, seize, recover, or return digital assets.
Building Your Agency’s Cryptocurrency Platform is a practical, step-by-step training designed to help law enforcement agencies move from uncertainty to capability when dealing with cryptocurrency-related cases.
This course goes beyond theory. Participants will learn how to build and implement a functional cryptocurrency program within their agency, including policy development, investigative processes, legal considerations, and wallet management.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this training is to assist agencies in developing a clear, defensible, and operational cryptocurrency platform, including:
- Policies and procedures
- Investigative workflows
- Legal processes
- Evidence and property management
- Recovery and victim restitution considerations
Participants will leave with a roadmap for bringing cryptocurrency investigations into their agency in a responsible, legally sound manner.
Key Topics & Learning Objectives
Modern Cryptocurrency Investigations
- How cryptocurrency is used in criminal activity
- Understanding how cryptocurrency works and how to view it
- Bringing cryptocurrency investigations into your agency
- Steps to get started immediately
Cryptocurrency Case Trends
- Growth and volume of cryptocurrency cases
- Identifying agency need
- Building a compelling request for leadership approval
- Timeframes, costs, and budget considerations
Policies and Procedures
- Defining agency roles and responsibilities
- “Arms-length” principles
- Roles of patrol, investigators, and finance
- Approval processes and internal controls
Forms, Documentation & Legal Support
- Development of forms and affidavits
- Letters of instruction and transfer requests
- Informational affidavits
- Evidence and documentation considerations
Agency Cryptocurrency Infrastructure
- Establishing an agency cryptocurrency email address
- Communication with suspects and command staff
- Overview of KODEX
Freeze Warrants & Cryptocurrency Exchanges
- Legal processes involving exchanges
- Freeze warrants
- Recovery versus arrest considerations
- Additional required documentation
Government Cryptocurrency Wallets
- Setting up agency wallets (Coinbase and other platforms)
- Holding, investigative, and recovery wallets
- Case numbers and wallet tracking
- Evidence and property documentation
- Managing different coins and cryptocurrencies
Common Cryptocurrency Pitfalls
- What not to do
- Common failures and risks
- Lessons learned
Discussion and Review
- Open discussion
- Agency-specific questions and considerations
Instructor
Sergeant Jacqueline Lee Hearon
Sergeant Hearon currently supervises the Economic Crime Task Force and Fraud Unit at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, where she leads a multi-agency task force and conducts fraud training.
She is a 30-year law enforcement veteran with experience in patrol, investigations, and supervision. Sergeant Hearon is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI), and previously instructed for 10 years at the Brevard Community College Police Academy.
Her background includes extensive experience developing and managing complex fraud and financial crime investigations at the local, state, and federal levels.
Target Audience
This training is intended for sworn members of the criminal justice community, including:
- Investigators
- Supervisors and command staff
- Financial crimes and fraud personnel
- Agency leadership responsible for policy and program development
Course Length
5-Hour Training
Tuition & Policies
Credit Card – Secure online payment
✔ Check – Payable to Training Force USA, 7769 McClure Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312
✔ Purchase Order – Accepted
Cancellation Policy:Any cancellations must be made 7 days in advance to recieve full refund
Certificates: All attendees receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.
Payment: Registrants are responsible for payment whether or not they attend. Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, email, or Eventbrite.
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