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Digital Tactical Advisor (DTAC) MISPER

Instructor Led Training - 1, 3, or 5 days as required - Law enforcement professionals only

In today’s digital landscape, the key to successfully locating missing persons lies in leveraging the vast array of digital intelligence available. Our expert-led training equips UK law enforcement investigators with the skills to harness communications data, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and digital forensics in real-world missing person cases.

This course is designed to enhance investigative capabilities, providing practical techniques and real-case applications to improve outcomes in time-critical situations.

Who is this for?

This training is ideal for:
✅ Investigators working within dedicated Missing Person teams, Public Protection and CID.
✅ Officers new to digital investigations who require a strong foundation.
✅ Experienced investigators looking to refine their skills in digital intelligence.
✅ Supervisors overseeing Locate teams who require strategic input on digital methodologies.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

1-Day Essentials Course

A concise introduction to digital investigation techniques for time-sensitive missing person cases.

  • Understand the fundamentals of communications data, OSINT, and digital forensics.
  • Recognise key digital footprints that can assist in locating individuals.
  • Identify quick-win techniques to leverage open-source and device data effectively.

3-Day Investigator Course

A deeper dive into digital investigation strategies, practical application, and case-based scenarios.

  • Develop structured methodologies for analysing digital footprints.
  • Interpret communications data to determine movement patterns and last-known locations.
  • Apply OSINT techniques to uncover key intelligence on persons of interest.
  • Use mobile forensics to extract and analyse relevant digital evidence.
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies and digital specialists.

5-Day Advanced Investigator Course

An intensive, hands-on training experience for law enforcement professionals seeking expert-level digital investigative skills.

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of telecoms data, including cell site and geolocation intelligence.
  • Master advanced OSINT techniques, including social media exploitation and dark web analysis.
  • Apply digital forensics methodologies to recover evidence from mobile devices, cloud storage, and computers.
  • Understand how digital evidence can be used in legal proceedings and case building.
  • Explore real-world case studies and undertake live scenario-based investigations.

Supervisor Input – Strategic Digital Investigation for Missing Persons

A dedicated input for supervisors managing Locate teams, ensuring effective oversight of digital investigative strategies.

  • Understand the role of digital intelligence in missing person operations.
  • Enhance decision-making through intelligence-led tasking.
  • Develop best practices for directing investigators in digital data acquisition.
  • Improve coordination with external agencies and digital specialists.
  • Identify common pitfalls and challenges in digital investigations.

 

 

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