LEVA Level 2: Digital Multimedia Evidence Processing: New Castle, DE

April 7 – 11, 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: New Castle County Headquarters, 3601 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720

Parking: Free parking out front.

Time: Class begins at 8AM each day. On Friday, the class may be dismissed by 3:30 P.M. We strongly recommend scheduling returning flights before 6:30 P.M. As the testing takes place on the last day of class.

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:

• The Westin Wilmington: (2.5 miles) 818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801 – Website
• Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront: (2.8 miles) 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 – Website
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown: (2.7 miles) 820 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 – Website

Nearest major airport: Wilmington Airport (ILG) – 10 minutes from hotels and training site.

Meals: No meals provided. Eating locations are within 10 minutes from the hosting agency. None on site.

Tuition: $1,875

Unless otherwise arranged with LEVA, students accepted to attend must pay tuition 20-days prior to the first day of class. 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: Fill in the online application 30-days prior to the first day of class. 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