LEVA Level 2: Digital Multimedia Evidence Processing: Kansas City, MO

December 15-19, 2025

PREREQUISITE:  Must have successfully completed the LEVA Level 1 course.  LEVA membership is NOT required.

Upon successful completion of Level 2, students will receive a complimentary LEVA membership valid until the end of the next calendar year. Refer to the LEVA By-Law sections III and XVI for information regarding membership.

Course Overview:

The LEVA Level 2 course builds on the concepts of the LEVA Level 1 course. 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).

Location: Kansas City Regional Police Academy, 6885 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, MO 64119

Instructors include: Detective Dean Brown, Detective M.T. Brown, Chris Andreacola, Jonathan Hak, KC., PhD.

LAB SYSTEMS: LEVA will provide laptop computers with all the needed software. Many have successfully completed the class who use a system or software other than the ones on LEVA Mobile Lab laptops. LEVA instruction team members guide students through necessary keystrokes during the class.

MEMBERS: Log-in to automatically receive the proper tuition rate.  Others select the SEND INVOICE payment option and the appropriate rate will be invoiced. For questions please contact troy.lawrence@leva.org.

Credits and Certificate: Successful completion of this basic level course satisfies a requirement toward LEVA’s Forensic Video Analyst and Technician certifications.

Students not seeking Certification may receive a Certificate of Attendance without taking the final course written examination.

EXAM RETAKE POLICY

Travel & Accommodation: Students are responsible for securing their own lodging and all ground transportation to / from the airport and between the hotel and class each day.

RECOMMENDED HOTELS:

• Hampton Inn, 8551 Church Rd., Kansas City, MO 64158 – www.kansascityliberty.hamptoninn.com
• Fairfield Inn, 8101 N Church Rd, Kansas City, MO 64158 –http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcilb-fairfield-inn-and-suites-kansas-cityliberty/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2
• Comfort Suites, 8200 N. Church Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64158 – https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/kansas-city/comfort-suites-hotels/mo009
• Holiday Inn, 8230 N. Church Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64158 – https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/kansascity/mkclb/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-USA-_-MKCLB

Nearest major airport: Kansas City (MCI): 20 minutes from hotels and training site.

Distance between the recommended hotels and training site: 10 minutes

Parking is free at the hotels and training academy.

ADVISORY: The course will end by 3:30 P.M. on that Friday. Students should avoid scheduling a flight out Friday evening before 6:30 P.M.

Meals: Breakfast is included in the hotel rate. Other meals are the responsibility of the student.

Tuition: $1,875

Unless otherwise arranged with LEVA, students accepted to attend must pay the course fee by November 8, 2024. You can pay on-line when registering. Other payment options are check, wire transfer and credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express only).

TUITION PAYMENT / REFUND POLICY

Application: Please fill out the online application by November 1, 2024.

You will be notified via e-­mail that your application was received and its status of acceptance.

REGISTRATION

DISCLAIMER: Graduates of the course receive a LEVA certificate indicating successful completion of the 40-hour curriculum. That certificate should NOT be interpreted as a certification of any type. Registering for any LEVA class indicates they fully understand they are not receiving certification from any one LEVA course and must refer to this training as LEVA’s on their resume, CV, or any discoverable document. This class is not conducted to officially endorse any product or service.

For additional information please contact Troy Lawrence, LEVA Deputy Executive Director, at (817) 247-0448 or email: troy.lawrence@leva.org