Since August 2000, Ocean Systems has successfully trained over 1000 students in law enforcement video enhancement techniques.  Proper forensic video analysis training is as important as having the proper tools, so we provide you with
4 days of forensic video analysis training with the acquisition of your dTective® system. 

Certified Training From Ocean System

Once you have completed a course, you will receive a certificate showing you have been properly trained by the manufacturer or a manufacturer accredited trainer.If you are being offered training by an outside source, please check with us to verify that they are an Ocean Systems Certified Trainer. 800-253-7516

Become A Certified Forensic Video Analyst or Technician Through LEVA
Once you have completed our Ocean Systems Certified Vendor Training, we encourage you to consider becoming a Certified Forensic Video Analyst or Technician through the LEVA Forensic Certification Program so you are properly trained to present evidence in court.

New Burdens For Forensic Video Technicians - Sept 2009
June 2009, the Supreme Court ruled that certified reports from experts or FVAs were no longer admissible as evidence unless the author was made available for cross-examination by the opposing side by Wayne Cole Read More

Selecting The Right Person To Send To Training
We have found the single most important quality is that you send people who are enthusiastic about learning and developing their skills in the field of multimedia processing. Forensic Video Analysis is computer driven and though learning the basics is not difficult, students need to be proficient in a Windows environment.  Students are expected to have at least an average skill level with computers such as: creating folders, saving files, navigating through the Windows environment, basic troubleshooting skills, installing software, etc.   Basic computer skills are not taught in the Introduction to Forensic Video Analysis.

Students with a continued commitment in this field also is a plus. Those that excel to become Certified Forensic Analysts will be taking additional courses through the LEVA's Certification Program.  This investment of time is well worth it since an experienced analyst at this level is worth their weight in gold.  They will help your department save money by solving more cases in less time.

Keeping Your Personnel Properly Trained

We recommend each facility always have two (2) persons trained.  Having 2 persons trained will allow your agency to do peer reviews, collaborate on cases, and help ensure that you always have at least one person properly trained in case someone moves on.

Purchasing Additional Training Seats
It you need to purchase additional seats of training please contact your Ocean Systems sales representative for more information or call 800-253-7516.

Ocean Systems continues to design new and innovative courses to meet your needs.  This page is regularly updated with available courses and dates. Please bookmark this page for future reference.

• FVA 101: Introduction To Forensic Video Analysis - dTective/ClearID/Avid - (4 day) - Schedule 1
• FVA 201: Continuing ED - Digital Video and Image Analysis - DVR dCoder/PS/ClearID - (2-Day) Schedule 2
• DAC 101: Forensic Audio Clarification for FVA Personnel - DAC - (2-Day) - Schedule 2
• LEVA:      Forensic Video Certification Program @ Indy - Learn More
  
  

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Forensic Video Certification Program by LEVA

LEVA training is Not a Replacement for Ocean System Certified Training!

The Ocean System training focuses specifically on how to operate your dTective forensic video clarification system, while the LEVA training covers broader topics such as: The Forensic Mindset, Video and the Law, Digital CCTV Systems, Video Tape Recovery, and Ethics for the Expert Witness.

We recommend you go through both programs if you want to excel in your duties as a forensic multimedia analyst.  We also suggest you take the dTective training prior to the LEVA training, if possible.

The Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association (www.leva.org) is a non-profit organization run by law enforcement for the explicit purpose of training agency video experts. About 50% of the course hours are taught in a hands-on environment in the lab where they use 20 systems. The other half of the course is taught in the classroom and consists of lectures focused on the law, report writing, videotape recovery and SOP development.