# Event Details - **Event Name**: Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Columbus, OH - 2-day ClassAbout this Event***NOTE: Student is required to bring their own laptopDay 1 - New Trends in Obtaining and Mapping Location Data for Police (May 18, 2026)While call detail records have helped investigations in the past by showing cellular towers accessed by a device, new trends have emerged to obtain more precise location information for your investigations. Police location data now comes from many sources including:AT&T NELOS, T-Mobille Timing Advance & Verizon RTT DataCellular Area SearchesAdvertiser ID GeofenceGoogle User AccountsSnapchatFacebookVehicle location dataThe location data comes in a raw format that can be confusing to understand. This class will provide hands-on training in new tools that allow you to visualize location data without being a technical expert. This class will go through different cases studies using various sources of location data to become proficient in tracking a cellular device.In addition, new techniques such as area searches and Advertiser IDs will be covered from the initial obtaining of the information with a search warrant to the mapping of the data.Day 2 - IP, App and Internet Investigations for Police (May 19, 2026)What does an online threat of school violence, a classified ad in a fraud investigation or a VOIP (Voice-Over-IP) phone number used to commit an offense all have in common? IP (Internet Protocol) addresses can all be used to investigate and identify your suspect in those cases.It doesn’t matter what type of offense you investigate, at some point you will need to understand how IP addresses are used on the internet and mobile devices and how you can step through an investigation to identify your suspect.IP addresses are connected to multiple sources of data that can show up in your investigations:Email addressesMobile device appsWebsite visits and account creationsSocial Media accountsClassified Ad Accounts (Ebay, OfferUp, Craigslist, etcVOIP (Voice-Over-IP) telephone numbersWe will take an interactive look at walking through investigations from start to finish and understanding each step of the investigative process. We will look at numerous types of offenses and how IP data can be used to investigate them.Students will finish the class with a solid understanding of how IP addresses work on the internet, how they can be used to investigate crimes and feel competent through the completion of practical scenarios in using these new tools with their agency.In addition, students will be shown examples of legal process needed to follow the clues developed in their IP investigations.Who is this training for?These mapping techniques have been used on cold case murders, robbery, burglary and fraud offenses where you have no known suspect or a person of interest. Law enforcement employees to include detectives, crime analysts and sworn officers, supervisors and prosecutors can benefit from this training. Students must be affiliated with a law enforcement agency.What skills do I need?Basic Microsoft Office types of skills in Windows are all that are needed to be successful with these new types of location data and training.Instructor Aaron Benzick Bio:Aaron is a police detective working for a law enforcement agency in the suburbs of northern Texas. For over 23 years, Aaron has served as a patrol officer, neighborhood police officer, Emergency Services Unit Intel Officer and as a detective working crimes against persons. Aaron has a strong technical background that started outside of police work and has contributed to his unique approaches to solving law enforcement problems. This combination of skills has led to the successful identification and apprehension of numerous suspects in complex criminal investigations and missing person cases. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grove-city/columbus-2-day-mapping-location-data-and-ip-investigations-for-police/100001983890071609 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 295.29, max: 295.29, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grove City - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Franklin County Sheriff's Office Training Academy - **lat**: 39.8347386 - **long**: -83.12120039999999 - **full address**: Franklin County Sheriff's Office Training Academy, 6373 Young Road, Grove City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/70531985112cb15ad1aff4595c5391c737cce5800f61b9fe9a954fad2b3f2cf4-rimg-w1200-h900-dc483318-gmir.jpg?v=1771986637 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police being held? - **A:** Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police takes place on Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Franklin County Sheriff's Office Training Academy, 6373 Young Road, Grove City, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police? - **A:** Tickets for Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police are priced at USD 295 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 295 + USD 20 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police? - **A:** Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police is organized by Badge Apps. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Columbus 2-Day Mapping Location Data and IP Investigations for Police is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grove City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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