Not only is fraud the fastest growing and most expensive crime in the U.S., it is also one of the most difficult to understand and investigate. As you might image, Florida is a leader in citizens victimized by Identity Theft. This one-day 8 hour course explains the complexities of identity theft and fraud investigations and arms you with a systematic approach and specific techniques for handling a wide range of financial and consumer fraud-related crimes.
Because these crimes can be committed far away from the actual victim’s location, you will learn the many resources that are available for multi-jurisdictional investigations. We will discuss the role that local law enforcement agencies play in the investigation process.
This course of instruction is presented by Lieutenant Chad Parker, Supervisor of the Financial Crimes Bureau for a large Law Enforcement agency in Southwest Florida. His unique insights and expertise in this field will enhance your understanding of this complex epidemic while providing you with the tools necessary to investigate these crimes. You will also learn simple yet effective measures you and your community can implement to reduce identity theft and related crime. In addition to instructing with Police Academy U, Lt. Parker is a lead instructor for the Office of the Attorney General Florida and St. Petersburg College Center – Center for Public Safety Innovation.
Topics include:
• Impact of fraud-related crimes
• Classifying and investigating the different types of fraud:
Forgery
Check fraud
Credit/debit card fraud
Identify theft
Mortgage fraud
Consumer fraud
Embezzlement
Counterfeiting
Internet/computer crimes
Jurisdiction
Evidence identification and collection
Case management
Prevention and networking
Who should attend: Patrol officers, Criminal Investigators, Loss Prevention Specialists and economic crimes unit personnel who are responsible for conducting identity theft and fraud investigations.
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