LEVA Training Course Catalog
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, incredible peer networking opportunities, and more!
Core Classes
Level 1: Forensic Video Analysis & The Law
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 the 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. more…
Level 2: Digital Multimedia Evidence Processing
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). more…
Level 3: The Principles of Forensic Video/Image Compare and Contrast (online)
“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. more…
Level 4: Advanced Forensic Video Analysis & The Law (online)
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 15 students. This 40-hour advanced level of instruction focuses on case law and relevant issues as well as advanced forensic video analysis techniques. There is considerable discussion of the legal issues surrounding the seizure and examination of digital CCTV images. Grading will be based on practicals throughout the week, a written exam, and the moot court. more…
Additional 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). more…
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. more…
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. more…
Data Visualization: Crafting Powerful, Evidence-Based Demonstratives
This intensive workshop guides legal professionals and forensic specialists through the complete process of building a powerful evidence-based, geospatial demonstrative video using Premiere Pro as the primary tool, supported by additional Creative Cloud applications and other advanced software tools.
Students will work with a single case study throughout the week (provided or bring-your-own), learning to transform complex evidence into clear, compelling visual narratives from start (project kick off) to finish (final output and delivery).
This course is designed for those already comfortable using Adobe Premiere Pro at an intermediate level or above. more…
Forensic Audio Fundamentals
Students will learn how to improve audio recording issues with currently available software tools, including an in depth review of the iZotope RX software features and processes. Attendees will also receive information on forensic audio reference resources. more…
Photogrammetry 1: PhotoModeler and SynthEyes for Forensic Video Analysis
Photogrammetry is the science of extracting measurements from photographs. These methods can be used in video analysis to aid an analyst in determining critical object/evidence positions, subject height determinations, speed calculations or determinations for use of force cases. This course explores the appropriate use of PhotoModeler and SynthEyes for the purposes of tracking stationary and moving cameras. It will also introduce students to foundational concepts of photogrammetry and the high-level workings of these programs, so they can defend their analysis against scrutiny. more…
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. more…
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. more…
Premiere Pro for Forensic Media for Intermediate to Advanced
Designed for those with prior Premiere Pro experience, this training workshop immerses you in real-world forensic challenges with a progressive curriculum of sophisticated techniques. Each day features hands-on projects that introduce new skills while reinforcing previous techniques. more…
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. more…
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. more…