LEVA Menu Welcome to LEVA International, Inc. Log In « All Events LEVA Level 1: Forensic Video Analysis & The Law: Kansas City, MO March 28 – April 1, 2022 Course Overview: The 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. Location: Kansas City Regional Police Academy, 6885 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, MO 64119 Instructors: Detective Dean Brown, Detective M.T. Brown, Detective Ed Baker (Ret.), Jonathan Hak, QC. LAB 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. Who Can Apply? Employees of any international, federal, state/provincial, or local public safety agency including the Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Homeland Security and educational institutions, may apply. An applicant for educational pricing should be either a person who is a full-time instructor at a nationally accredited educational facility or is a full-time student. Neither can be employed in the imaging industry. *Tuition rate is below. A select number of seats are available to the private sector (for-profit businesses). With the exception of those applicants who supply video analysis services or CCTV equipment, other private sector applicants whose responsibilities include the development, sales or marketing of products or services to law enforcement will not be considered. LEVA Membership: LEVA membership is not required to attend Level 1. ALREADY 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. Questions? Email training@leva.org. Credits and Certificate: LEVA will also issue a certificate to each student who passes the course. Completing this course is required before applying to the LEVA Level 2 course, “Digital Multimedia Evidence Processing.” Successful completion of this basic level course satisfies a requirement toward LEVA’s Forensic Video Analyst and Technician certifications. Students not seeking Certification may receive a Certificate of Attendance without taking the final course written examination. At anytime during the course, a student may elect not to take the final exam and are eligible to retake the exam. Only 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. Students must achieve a Certificate of Completion in lower level courses in order to be eligible to write a higher-level exam. The rescheduled exam must be taken within three months of the course taken and may be done virtually. Students may retake an exam only once. If a passing score is not achieved, the student must retake the course. Click HERE to review the full policy on retaking exams and fees. Travel & Accommodation: Class 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. Students are responsible for securing their own lodging and all ground transportation to / from the airport and between the hotel and class each day. RECOMMENDED HOTELS: Hampton Inn, 8551 Church Rd., Kansas City, MO 64158 – www.kansascityliberty.hamptoninn.com Fairfield 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 Comfort Suites, 8200 N. Church Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64158 – https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/kansas-city/comfort-suites-hotels/mo009 Holiday 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 Nearest major airport: Kansas City (MCI): 20 minutes from hotels and training site. Distance between the recommended hotels and training site: 10 minutes Parking is free at the hotels and training academy. MEALS: All meals are the responsibility of the student. Eating locations are 10-minutes from the academy. None on site. Tuition: LEVA subsidizes training for Government agencies and non-profit organizations that offer forensic video services to law enforcement. Private sector, for-profit companies must pay the unsubsidized fee. $1,100 (government, law enforcement, public safety, educational) $2,000 for corporate/private companies NOTE: Registering only serves as a placeholder. Tuition payment secures the seat. Unless otherwise arranged with LEVA, students accepted to attend must pay the course fee by March 18, 2022. You can pay on-line when registering. Other payment options are check, wire transfer and credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express only). REFUND POLICY: With 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. Application Fill in the online application by March 4, 2022. You will be notified via e-­mail that your application was received and its status of acceptance. Click HERE to register. Essential Disclaimer: Graduates 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. Additional Information: For additional information regarding this course, contact Mr. Jan Garvin, LEVA Executive Director, at (540) 842-1742 or email: training@leva.org + GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT Details Start: March 28, 2022 @ 8:00 am End: April 1, 2022 @ 3:30 pm Event Category: LEVA Level 1 Venue Kansas City Regional Police Academy « IN-PERSON: Forensic Audio Fundamentals – Hear and How: Kansas City, MO Level 2: Digital Multimedia Evidence Processing: Las Vegas, Nevada » LEVA International, Inc. Training & Professional Certification! LEVA is widely recognized as the global standard in forensic video training and certification! >>More about our training<< >>More about our certification program<< LEVA Training: Taking It To the World! Established in 1989, LEVA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation committed to provide advanced training and certification in the science of forensic video analysis. 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