CELLULAR/GPS SIGNAL ANALYSIS

Each day is designed to allow the student to understand the structure of the network system and then practically apply this knowledge through practical exercise.

Cellular/GPS Signal Analysis

Day 1

1. Introductions
   • Instructor
   • Students
   • Facility information (food, drink, fire exits, etc)
2. Basic cellular concepts and definitions
   • Case examples
   • Cellular definitions
   • Cellular Network Description
   • Evolution of the E-911 system
3. Network tracing concepts
   • Tracking techniques used by various networks
   • Why are these techniques used?
4. Call Detail Records
   • Call detail record examples
   • Types of antennas, directions, & spans
   • Hands on call detail record practical exercise
5. How to obtain carrier record information
   • Carrier data retention timeframes
   • Subpoena compliance contacts
   • How to interact with the subpoena compliance department
   • Legal paperwork examples to preserve and obtain records
   • Online legal resources
   • Hands on legal paperwork practical
6. Historical versus live tracking
   • Reasons to use historical tracking
   • Cautions when using historical tracks
   • Reasons to use live tracking
   • Live tracking pitfalls and dangers
7. Mapping Call Detail Record information
   • Spreadsheet data review
   • Mapping tools
   • Hands on mapping practice

Day 2

1. Legal
   • Cellular caselaw examples
   • Testimony pitfalls and challenges
   • What to testify to and what not to testify to
   • Legal concepts
2. Basic GPS concepts
   • Background
   • Data
   • GPS Seizure demonstration
   • GPS practical
3. Data sorting and prioritization
   • Spreadsheets and organization
   • Link analysis software
4. Additional resources
   • Server software & information to be aware of
5. GPS trackers
   • Techniques
   • Commercial GPS trackers
   • Tracking services
6. Future trends in cellular and GPS technology
7. Review & Test
   • Review of materials covered & question and answer
   • Test