Training
Operation//NODE offers comprehensive training programs for law enforcement personnel, focusing on the essential technical skills required for modern investigations. Our courses are designed to enhance investigative techniques, digital forensics, and data analysis capabilities.
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Cyber Crimes for Street Cops
Bridging the Gap Between Patrol and the Digital World
This 8-hour hands-on training course is designed specifically for patrol officers, detectives, and frontline law enforcement professionals who are increasingly encountering cyber elements in traditional investigations. Cyber Crimes for Street Cops breaks down complex digital concepts into practical, actionable skills that any street cop can use—no technical background required.
What You’ll Learn:
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Identifying and preserving digital evidence during patrol and investigations
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Understanding how suspects use technology: phones, apps, social media, and encryption
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Conducting on-scene triage of phones and computers using free or department-owned tools
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Legal considerations: search warrants, consent, and exigency in the digital realm
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Intro to OSINT: gathering intel from public data sources
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Recognizing red flags for child exploitation, sextortion, cryptocurrency fraud, and more
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How to document and report cyber evidence for court and follow-up units
Who It's For:
Patrol officers, school resource officers, new detectives, and any officer who wants to be more effective in a world where nearly every crime has a digital footprint.
Why It Matters:
Cyber is no longer a specialty—it’s part of every case. This course equips you with the foundational tools to recognize, preserve, and act on digital evidence before it’s lost.
Undercover and Sock Puppets
Training Officers in Online Undercover Techniques and Sock Puppet Operations
This course trains law enforcement officers in the effective and ethical use of online undercover accounts—commonly known as sock puppets—for investigations, intelligence gathering, and proactive enforcement. Participants will learn how to build, manage, and deploy digital personas across multiple platforms while maintaining operational security, legal compliance, and investigative integrity.
What You’ll Learn:
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The legal foundations of online undercover work
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Building realistic and sustainable sock puppet accounts
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Platform-specific tactics for engagement, collection, and infiltration
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Digital footprint management and OPSEC best practices
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Logging, documentation, and evidentiary standards for court
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Real-world case studies and hands-on exercises
Who It’s For:
Patrol officers, detectives, ICAC investigators, intelligence analysts, and digital crimes teams looking to add or improve covert online capabilities.
Why It Matters:
Modern criminals operate online—so must we. This course empowers officers with the tools and tactics to engage safely and effectively in the digital domain.