Financial Crimes Investigations for Law Enforcement
Course Description
This 5-day, 40-hour course is designed to provide law enforcement investigators and supervisors with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully identify, investigate, and prosecute financial crimes. Whether involving embezzlement, fraud, theft, money laundering, or cyber-enabled financial schemes, these cases require specialized skills in evidence tracking, document analysis, and criminal intent determination.
The course guides students through the complete investigative process—from case initiation and evidence collection to interviewing, financial record analysis, and prosecution strategies. Real-world case studies and practical exercises are used to reinforce investigative techniques, with special attention paid to modern financial crime trends affecting local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Upon completion, students will earn 40 hours of Georgia POST credit, applicable toward Intermediate and Advanced Certifications.
Course Objectives
Students will:
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Identify key types of financial crimes and understand applicable state and federal statutes
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Learn to obtain and analyze bank records, credit card data, wire transfers, and digital payment platforms
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Use investigative tools to follow paper and digital trails
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Develop timelines, fraud schemes, and charts for prosecution
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Conduct effective interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects in financial cases
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Prepare comprehensive case files for prosecution in collaboration with district attorneys or federal partners
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Earn a Certificate of Completion with 40 hours of Georgia POST credit
Who Should Attend
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Criminal Investigators
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Fraud and Property Crimes Detectives
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Financial Intelligence Officers
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Supervisors overseeing investigative units
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Any officer assigned to white collar crime, economic crime, or cyber-enabled investigations
Training Format
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Duration: 5 Days
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Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (includes breaks and 1-hour lunch)
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Method: Instructor-led lectures, hands-on exercises, document analysis, and real case walkthroughs
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Final Exercise: Case presentation including financial trail mapping and charging decisions
Training Location
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office – Training Division
1166 Jackson Street, Macon, GA 31201
Instructor & Contact
Darrin K. Marcus
POST Certified Master Training Instructor
Phone: (478) 461-4309
Email: darrin@PoliceandSecurityTraining.com