Financial Crime World

Title: “Financial Crime Investigators Gear Up for Advanced Training in Ottawa”

Overview

The Canadian Police College (CPC) invites financial crime investigators from federal, provincial, municipal, and international law enforcement agencies to register for an intensive training program. This comprehensive FINANC course, aimed at equipping investigators with the latest techniques for prosecuting a range of financial crimes, consists of a self-paced online module and a 5-day in-person session in Ottawa.

Course Information

The FINANC course is designed in two parts:

  1. Online Component: A 40-hour self-paced online module that participants must complete within a month prior to the in-class portion. This part covers various financial criminal activities, including capital market manipulation, security fraud schemes, mass marketing fraud, cybercrime, identity thefts, different types of fraud, and money laundering.

  2. In-person Session: A 5-day in-person session in Ottawa, where investigators engage in presentations and scenario-based learning. With a class size limited to 30 participants, this experiential learning component allows for a highly interactive experience.

Price and Additional Information

  • Cost: The cost for this comprehensive training program is $3,875.00.
  • Accommodations and Meal Plans: Participants requiring accommodations or specific meal plans can indicate their needs on the registration form.
  • Travel Grant Funding: For non-federal law enforcement agencies, travel grant funding may be available.

Course Dates and Registration

Two sessions of the FINANC course are scheduled for 2024:

  1. Session 1: June 3 to June 7
  2. Session 2: September 23 to September 27

To secure your spot, register at the CPC website before the sessions fill up.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the FINANC course, participants will have the following knowledge and skills:

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of various financial crimes and money laundering techniques.
  • Employ suitable investigative techniques to lawfully gather evidence.
  • Conduct financial and criminal intelligence analysis to investigate a case.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of various partners.
  • Identify differences between domestic and international corruption.
  • Deal with challenges and best practices when handling large amounts of data.

Eligibility and Mandatory Requirements

Only investigators working within an investigative unit of a recognized law enforcement agency are eligible to attend this course. Acceptance into the program is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College.

Contact

For more information about the FINANC course, please contact the CPC Registrar at cpc_registrar-registraire_ccp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Benefits

By investing in this training opportunity, financial crime investigators will be better prepared to combat increasingly sophisticated criminal activities, ensuring the safety and stability of their communities.