Investigative Resources for Law Enforcement is a practical, scenario-based course designed to help law enforcement professionals identify, access, and effectively use today's most valuable investigative resources. Participants will learn how to select the appropriate information source based on the investigative objective, improving efficiency while reducing unnecessary searches and delays.

The course provides an overview of criminal justice databases, commercial investigative tools, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and agency information systems commonly used during criminal investigations. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, students will develop a structured decision-making process for choosing the right investigative resource at the right time.

Topics include:

• Investigative decision-making strategies

• California law enforcement information systems

• CLETS and authorized criminal justice resources

• DMV records and vehicle information

• Criminal history and warrant resources

• Firearms and prohibited person records

• Supervised release and corrections resources

• Commercial investigative databases

• License Plate Recognition (LPR) systems

• Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

• Regional information-sharing networks

• Investigative Resource Decision Matrix

• Privacy, legal restrictions, and information security requirements

Students will also receive professionally designed reference materials that can be used immediately in the field, including quick-reference guides and an Investigative Resource Decision Matrix to assist with selecting the appropriate resource during investigations.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Patrol Officers

• Detectives and Investigators

• Public Safety Dispatchers

• Crime Analysts

• Intelligence Analysts

How to obtain access and navigate CDCR's parole LEADS system to identify parolee status, conditions, and supervising agent contacts to support field operations and investigations.

Using the Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LInX) system to cross-agency search incident reports, field contacts, and case data for regional investigative leads.

A review of more advanced features of ELETE and how to effectively leverage them for evolving events and investigations. This includes options in the Resource Center.