BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//LEVA - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:LEVA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.leva.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LEVA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Denver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20230312T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20231105T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240913T153000
DTSTAMP:20240816T034152Z
CREATED:20240625T060159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T034152Z
UID:172-1725868800-1726241400@www.leva.org
SUMMARY:LEVA Level 1: Forensic Video Analysis & The Law: Kansas City\, MO (Seats Added)
DESCRIPTION:September 9 – 13\, 2024\nCourse Overview:\nThe increased use of digital video systems by the general public has made digital multimedia evidence (DME) a significant and integral part of modern criminal and civil investigations. Since there is no standard video recording system in use\, the need for trained individuals who know how to properly recover this type of evidence has increased. Properly acquiring DME is crucial\, as all other processes or use of the video is impacted by accuracy of the recovery. This course introduces and provides a fundamental understanding of DME\, introduces the types of systems likely to be encountered\, discusses legal issues related to DME\, and focuses on the proper recovery of DME.  Level 1 prepares first responders such as officers\, detectives\, and crime scene investigators who may be responsible for collecting video evidence with the strong foundation needed for the correct recovery of the evidence along with methods for accurately disseminating information derived from the recovered video. This class is also the first step for those students pursuing the Certified Forensic Video Technician (CFVT) or Certified Forensic Video Analysts (CFVA) certification and prepares the students for advanced classes in the field. \nLocation: Kansas City Regional Police Academy\, 6885 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO 64119 \nInstructors: Detective Dean Brown\, Detective M.T. Brown\,  Jonathan Hak KC PhD \nLAB SYSTEMS: LEVA provides laptops with all needed software. Many have successfully completed the class who use a system or software other than the ones on LEVA Mobile Lab laptops. LEVA instruction team members guide students through necessary keystrokes during the class. \nLEVA Membership:\nLEVA membership is not required to attend Level 1. \nALREADY A MEMBER? Log-in to automatically receive the proper tuition rate.  Others select the SEND INVOICE payment option and the appropriate rate will be invoiced. For questions please contact troy.lawrence@leva.org. \nCredits and Certificate:\nLEVA will also issue a certificate to each student who passes the course. \nCompleting this course is required before applying to the LEVA Level 2 course\, “Digital Multimedia Evidence Processing.” \nSuccessful completion of this course satisfies a requirement toward LEVA’s Forensic Video Analyst and Technician certifications. \nStudents not seeking Certification may receive a Certificate of Attendance without taking the final course written examination. \n\nAt anytime during the course\, a student may elect not to take the final exam and are eligible to retake the exam.\nOnly those students\, who achieve a passing grade in the course\, including the final exam\, will receive a Certificate of Completion.  All others will receive a Certificate of Attendance.\nStudents must achieve a Certificate of Completion in lower level courses in order to be eligible to write a higher-level exam.\nThe rescheduled exam must be taken within three months of the course taken and may be done virtually.\nStudents may retake an exam only once.  If a passing score is not achieved\, the student  must retake the course.\nFull policy on retaking exams and fees.\n\nTravel & Accommodation:\nClass begins each day at 8 AM. On Friday\, class will be dismissed by 3:30 PM. Those flying home should make return reservations that depart no earlier than 6:30 PM. \nStudents are responsible for securing their own lodging and all ground transportation to / from the airport and between the hotel and class each day. \nRECOMMENDED HOTELS: \n\nHampton Inn\, 8551 Church Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO 64158 – www.kansascityliberty.hamptoninn.com\nFairfield Inn\, 8101 N Church Rd\, Kansas City\, MO 64158 –http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcilb-fairfield-inn-and-suites-kansas-cityliberty/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2\nComfort Suites\, 8200 N. Church Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64158 – https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/kansas-city/comfort-suites-hotels/mo009\nHoliday Inn\, 8230 N. Church Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64158 – https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/kansascity/mkclb/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-USA-_-MKCLB\n\nNearest major airport: Kansas City (MCI): 20 minutes from hotels and training site. \nDistance between the recommended hotels and training site: 10 minutes \nParking is free at the hotels and training academy. \nMEALS: All meals are the responsibility of the student. Eating locations are 10-minutes from the academy. None on site. \nTuition:\n$1\,875 \n\nNOTE:  Registering only serves as a placeholder. Tuition payment secures the seat.\n\nUnless otherwise arranged with LEVA\, students accepted to attend must pay the course fee by August 9\, 2024. You can pay on-line when registering. Other payment options are check\, wire transfer and credit card (Visa\, Mastercard and American Express only). \nTUITION PAYMENT / REFUND POLICY: \nhttps://www.leva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LEVA-Class-Cancellation-Policy.pdf \nApplication\nFill in the online application by August 9\, 2024. \nYou will be notified via e-­mail that your application was received and its status of acceptance. \nRegistration\nEssential Disclaimer:\nGraduates of the course receive a LEVA certificate indicating successful completion of the 40-hour curriculum. That certificate should NOT be interpreted as a certification of any type. Registering for any LEVA class indicates they fully understand they are not receiving any certification from this course alone and must refer to this training as LEVA’s on their resume\, CV or any discoverable document. This class is not conducted to officially endorse any product or service. \nAdditional Information:\nFor additional information regarding this course\, contact Troy Lawrence\, LEVA Deputy Executive Director\, troy.lawrence@leva.org. \n 
URL:https://www.leva.org/event/leva-level-1-forensic-video-analysis-the-law-09-09-2024/
LOCATION:Kansas City Regional Police Academy\, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64119\, United States
CATEGORIES:LEVA Level 1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000
DTSTAMP:20241204T173143Z
CREATED:20240115T130753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T173143Z
UID:8337-1725523200-1725642000@www.leva.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Best Practices for Recovery of Digital Video: Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Seats available for September 5 – 6\, 2024\nCourse Overview:\nThis two-day in-person class is for those needing to gain a basic understanding of digital and cloud-based recording systems. It’s for those in law enforcement / government agencies\, corporate or private sector who are likely to encounter this type of evidence. This training provides skills to recover the video in a sound manner and make use of the video recovered. The class will also highlight concerns in digital video\, sources of information/knowledge\, and further training. \nLocation: Kansas City Regional Police Academy\, 6885 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO 64119 \nInstructors: Detective Dean Brown and Detective M.T. Brown \nLAB SYSTEMS: LEVA provides laptops with all needed software for use in class. \nSee FLYER for additional information and course objectives. \nLEVA Membership:   LEVA membership is not required to attend. \nCredits and Certificate: LEVA will also issue a certificate to each student who passes the course.  Those needing hours towards LEVA certification renewal earn 16 hours. \nTravel & Accommodation:  Students are responsible for securing their own lodging and all ground transportation to / from the airport and between the hotel and class each day. \nNearest major airport: Kansas City(MCI) \nMEALS:  All meals are the responsibility of the student. \nPARKING:  Free at training site. \nTUITION:  $750 per student. Due NLT August 5\, 2024.  (Discounts are available for agencies requesting five or more seats)\n\nNOTE:  Registering only serves as a placeholder. Tuition payment secures the seat.\n\nUnless otherwise arranged with LEVA\, students accepted to attend must pay the course fee by November 15\, 2024. You can pay on-line when registering. Other payment options are check\, wire transfer and credit card (Visa\, Mastercard and American Express only). \nREFUND POLICY:\nWith the exception of war\, government regulation\, disaster\, strikes or exigent circumstances\, a refund will be approved minus a $25 service charge. As an alternative\, a student who must cancel may apply the full amount as a credit to a future LEVA class. Credit from a class cannot be applied for the annual symposium registration. \nApplication\nFill in the online application by August 5\, 2024. \nYou will be notified via e-­mail that your application was received and its status of acceptance. \nRegistration\nEssential Disclaimer:\nGraduates of the course receive a LEVA certificate indicating successful completion of the 16-hour curriculum. That certificate should NOT be interpreted as a certification of any type. Registering for any LEVA class indicates they fully understand they are not receiving any certification from this course alone and must refer to this training as LEVA’s on their resume\, CV or any discoverable document. This class is not conducted to officially endorse any product or service. \nAdditional Information:\nFor additional information regarding this course\, contact Troy Lawrence\, Deputy Executive Director\, troy.lawrence@leva.org. \n 
URL:https://www.leva.org/event/intro-to-best-practices-for-recovery-of-digital-video-kansas-city-ks/
LOCATION:Kansas City Regional Police Academy\, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Video Recovery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T170000
DTSTAMP:20240717T195446Z
CREATED:20240403T144346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T195446Z
UID:9119-1724144400-1724259600@www.leva.org
SUMMARY:Image and Video Authentication (online)
DESCRIPTION:August 20 & 21\, 2024\n0900 – 1700hrs CDT\nCourse Description\nThe Image and Video Authentication-200 Course is a 2-day intermediate course designed to give forensic video investigators\, technicians\, and analysts a foundational understanding of image/video authentication and enable them to perform basic authentication examinations of image and video evidence.\nStudents will gain foundational knowledge of signal processing and digital data analysis necessary to effectively analyze images and videos to determine authenticity. A variety of image and video sources\, including DVR\, cell phone\, generative AI\, synthetic\, and deepfake media will be utilized to provide a practical application of authentication principles. Open source tools as well as Amped Authenticate and the Medex Video Authentication Platform will be featured to give students real world insights into practical use cases. \nCourse Objectives\n● List the core concepts of media authentication\n● Review fundamental structural\, compression level\, and generations analysis principles\n● Utilize video file structure to determine authenticity of video files\n● Assess metadata values for alteration/manipulation\n● Investigate pixel level\, block level\, and source sensor analysis techniques\n● Express results in an opinion based expert report \nCourse Details (PDF)\nPrerequisites\nThere are no specific course prerequisites for this course. Some experience in the video forensic or computer forensics field is recommended. \nInstructors\nBlake Sawyer – US Operations Director\, Amped Software\nBlake started working at Plano Police Department in 2014\, where he founded the digital media unit of their Crime Scene. He is certified as a LEVA Forensic Video Analyst and an IAI Certified Forensic Video Examiner. He has taught courses with LEVA\, served on their board\, and is actively involved in helping video examiners better understand the scientific workflow of Video Forensics. Currently\, he is a member of the Video Subcommittee for SWGDE (Scientific Working Group for Digital Evidence) and is a member of the Video/Imaging Technology and Analysis (VITAL) subcommittee at OSAC (Organization of Scientific Area Committees). Blake joined our team at Amped Software in 2019 to help with North America with Training\, Sales\, and Technical Support. He currently serves as the Director of US Operations. \nBrandon Epstein – Chief Forensic Officer\, Medex Forensics\nBrandon Epstein is the Chief Forensic Officer at Medex Forensics has and has been a digital forensic examiner since 2014. Brandon holds a Master of Science degree in Recording Arts – Emphasis Media Forensics as well as numerous digital forensic certifications\, including the LEVA Forensic Video Analyst certification. He is the chair of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence and is a member of the IAI’s Forensic Video Certification board\, IACP Cybercrime and Digital Evidence committee\, the NIST/OSAC Video/Imaging Technology and Analysis Subcommittee\, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Science. Brandon is also an adjunct professor in the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Forensic Science Program. \nCertificate of Attendance\nStudents will be issued a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of this course. While there will be practical student assignments\, there will be no formal testing in the class. Both Amped Software and Medex Forensics offer independent certification programs to demonstrate proficiency in the materials presented in this course; students are eligible to participate in either or both of those certification programs. \nTuition\n$750USD \n\nNOTE: Registering serves as a placeholder only. Tuition payment secures the seat.\n\nUnless otherwise arranged with LEVA\, students accepted to attend must pay the course fee 30days before the first day of class. Payment options are check\, credit card (Visa\, Mastercard and American Express only). \nLEVA PAYMENT / REFUND POLICY \n  \nRegistration\nMinimum Computer Requirements\n● Intel i5 Processor\n● 8GB RAM\n● Current Chrome browser\n● Broadband internet connection\n● Ability to install provided Amped Authenticate software (file size less than 1 GB)\n● NOTE: A secondary monitor is strongly recommended for participation \n  \n  \nDisclaimer\nGraduates of the course receive a LEVA certificate indicating successful completion of the 16-hour curriculum. That certificate should NOT be interpreted as a certification of any type. Registering for any LEVA class indicates they fully understand they are not receiving any certification from any one LEVA course and must refer to this training as LEVA’s on their resume\, CV or any discoverable document. This class is not conducted to officially endorse any product or service. \nAdditional Information\nFor additional information regarding this course\, contact Troy Lawrence\, LEVA Deputy Executive Director\, troy.lawrence@leva.org. \n 
URL:https://www.leva.org/event/online-iva/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Image and Video Authentication
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy Lawrence":MAILTO:troy.lawrence@leva.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR