Advanced Internet Child Exploitation
Course details
2026
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-01 English | Ottawa | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-09 |
| Tuition |
|---|
| $7,250.00 |
Notes
- Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
- Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
- Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
Description
The Internet is used by criminals involved in child exploitation. Investigation of these crimes develops rapidly and can include missing and murdered children. This course provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to combat offences related to Internet child exploitation. As experienced investigators of Internet child exploitation crimes, the participants will advance their skills by learning how to conduct proactive online investigations. Participants will develop an understanding of online environments, how to navigate in these, and how to document their actions. Mentored scenario exercises are then used to guide participants towards proficiency with the knowledge and skills acquired.
Format and delivery
- Length of course
- 10 days plus one course activity on the intervening weekend (on one of the two days) and one other course activity in an evening during the 10 days
- Class size
- maximum 14 participants
- Delivery setting
- Computer classroom
Learning outcomes
- Create online identities using appropriate equipment, software, and Internet access
- Communicate online using various tools, proven strategies, and techniques
- Collect intelligence using open-source investigative techniques
- Capture and preserve evidence/intelligence using appropriate tools
- Explain the advantages and risks associated with online investigations
- List and describe the types of the offenses, the potential defenses, and current applicable case law
- List and explain the emerging trends in Internet communications and how these trends impact online investigations
- Prepare an electronic disclosure package and present cases using appropriate terminology
- Recognize the overall impact and effects that child exploitation investigations have on investigators and their families and apply approaches to mitigate these effects
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
- This course is offered to police officers currently working full-time to investigate Internet child exploitation crimes or individuals who are authorized to investigate Internet child exploitation crimes
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All registrants must:
- be authorized to conduct online undercover investigations, and
- have successfully completed the CPC Canadian Internet Child Exploitation Course (CICEC)
- Acceptance or refusal in the course is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College
Assessment
- Success in the course is based on attendance, participation and successful completion of all required assignments and learning evaluations
- Various evaluation methods are used, including written assignments, presentations and a final exam
- Re-testing or re-evaluation is conducted in accordance with the CPC Academic Directives and at the discretion of the Canadian Police College
Contact
For more details or other information about the course, please email cpc_registrar-registraire_ccp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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