LEVA Level 1
The increased use of digital video systems by the general public has made digital multimedia evidence (DME) a significant and integral part of modern criminal and civil investigations. Since there is no standard video recording system in use, the need for trained individuals who know how to properly recover this type of evidence has increased. Properly acquiring DME is crucial, as all other processes or use of the video is impacted by accuracy of the recovery. This course introduces and provides a fundamental understanding of DME, introduces the types of systems likely to be encountered, discusses legal issues related to DME, and focuses on the proper recovery of DME.
Level 1 prepares first responders such as officers, detectives, and crime scene investigators who may be responsible for collecting video evidence with the strong foundation needed for the correct recovery of the evidence along with methods for accurately disseminating information derived from the recovered video. This class is also the first step for those students pursuing the Certified Forensic Video Technician (CFVT) or Certified Forensic Video Analysts (CFVA) certification and prepares the students for advanced classes in the field.
This course is a mixture of lecture and hands on with many practical exercises with equipment likely to be encountered in the field using tools currently available. Students will obtain the skills and knowledge needed to properly acquire this type of video evidence, glean information from the evidence, and accurately distribute the information obtained.
LEVA Level 2
The public expectation today is that if a crime occurs, there will be video/audio of the incident. There is a significant, specific skill set that investigators need to properly handle and process the digital multimedia evidence that gets collected. If the DME is not handled and processed carefully, according to best practices, the video/audio might not be interpreted accurately. This course exposes students to more advanced theory and hands-on techniques that conform to the Best Practices for the Acquisition and Processing of Digital Multimedia Evidence (DME).
This course builds on the concepts of the Level 1. This course exposes students to more advanced theory and hands-on techniques that conform to the Best Practices for the Acquisition and Processing of Digital Multimedia Evidence (DME).
LEVA Level 3
Online Class. “The Principles of Video/Image Compare and Contrast” focuses on scientific methods to compare and contrast characteristics of questioned objects to known objects within CCTV video images. The process of examining class characteristics and individual characteristics found in questioned evidence is examined in detail. Using a variety of scientific procedures in a forensic lab environment, analysts/examiners develop a scientific workflow involving the hands-on analysis, comparison and evaluation of video evidence, culminating in scientific analytical report writing and court exhibits for courtroom presentation.
LEVA Level 4
Online Class. This course is primarily hands-on in which students process video evidence, write a report and present it in a moot court. Perfecting the CV is also featured. Class size is limited to 16 students.
Annual Training Symposium
LEVA’s Annual Training Symposium provides unparalleled opportunities for law enforcement and all government professionals involved with or interested in digital multimedia evidence. The week long training event features multiple concurrent training sessions, limited seating workshops, exhibits from industry leading vendors, and more…not to mention the incredible peer networking opportunities!
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Basic Video Recovery
Students will gain a basic understanding of digital and cloud-based recording systems law enforcement officers, agents of the government, or private sector investigators are likely to encounter. Provide skills to recover the video in a sound manner and make use of the video they recover. The class will also make the student aware of concerns in digital video, sources of information/knowledge, and further training.
Advanced Classes
An In-Depth Examination of Video Analysis Processes
The examination process and workflow learned in this course will provide attendees with advance examination skills and a greater understanding of the embedded metadata within video evidence files (at the frame-level).
Forensic Audio Fundamentals
This course will introduce the principles of recorded sound, basic processing techniques, and best practices for working with, and clarifying digital audio. Students will learn through lecture and hands-on exercises, to identify, and address common audio issues using currently available tools. Multiple hands-on exercises will be included during each module.
Photoshop for Forensic Video Analysis
Adobe Photoshop has become one of the most-used imaging tools in law enforcement for tasks from printing crime scene photos to latent print enhancement and forensic video analysis. It is important that law enforcement agencies utilize this tool using valid forensic procedures, maintaining the integrity of visual evidence.
Premiere Pro for Forensic Media for Beginners
A five-day hands-on class where you can learn how to use Premiere Pro, one of the world’s most popular and robust non-linear editing (NLE) systems, in a forensic media environment. Premiere Pro is not only used as a tool in forensic media processing, but also for creative case derivatives and demonstrative samples within ongoing investigations or courtroom proceedings.
Premiere Pro for Forensic Media for Intermediate to Advanced
This is a five-day Intermediate to Advanced course in Adobe Premiere Pro for forensic media applications. Throughout the course you will learn and practice advanced techniques on stand alone cases while all the while building a courtroom demonstrative presentation that incorporates all that you’ll learn throughout the week. Prior experience working with digital media evidence is also beneficial.
Courtroom Testimony for Expert Witnesses
This three-day seminar is designed for expert witnesses or expert witnesses in training in any field of expertise. Even though this event is being sponsored by LEVA, it is not limited to forensic video analysis.
Video Analysis In Collision Reconstruction
This online course details the methodology for calculating vehicle speed from video footage. Ideally suited for video analysts who routinely calculate vehicle speeds and positions from video footage.
Image and Video Authentication
The Image and Video Authentication-200 Course is a 2-day intermediate course designed to give forensic video investigators, technicians, and analysts a foundational understanding of image/video authentication and enable them to perform basic authentication examinations of image and video evidence.
Students will gain foundational knowledge of signal processing and digital data analysis necessary to effectively analyze images and videos to determine authenticity. A variety of image and video sources, including DVR, cell phone, generative AI, synthetic, and deepfake media will be utilized to provide a practical application of authentication principles. Open source tools as well as Amped Authenticate and the Medex Video Authentication Platform will be featured to give students real world insights into practical use cases.