The Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS) is both a training class and a certification. The CEECS is the course which IACIS® uses to teach best practices in seizing computers and digital media. The course is offered two ways. It is included in the two-week CFCE training held once a year, and it is also hosted through-out the year as a one-day course. If you are a current CFCE, and are interested in volunteering to teach a CEECS course, email the CEECS Coordinator from the contacts page.

The Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS) certification course is a basic one-day course offered only to Law Enforcement officers and Law Enforcement support personnel. The course is designed to instruct personnel on how to collect electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner. The course includes lecture, a practical exam, and a written exam. Upon successful completion of the written examination, the course attendee will be awarded a CEECS certification.

The core lesson blocks include:

• Introduction to the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS®)
• Introduction to Computer Forensics
• Introduction to Computer Crime
• Recognizing Hardware and Media
• Search Warrants involving Computer Media - To be provided by Hosting Agency
• Computer related Case Law - To be provided by Hosting Agency
• First Responder for Digital Evidence
• Digital Evidence Seizure Practical
• Written Test

This training will include:

• Describing crimes in which stored electronic data might be useful
• Discussing computer forensic capabilities
• Assisting with recognizing hardware and data storage media
• Obtaining proper legal authority for search and seizure of electronic data
• Detailing the seizure, transportation, and storage of computers and media