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Non-LET - Basic Historical Cell Site Analysis Course - Sioux Falls

Brief Description
Basic Historical Cell Site Analysis Course - CAST Basic
Full Description
The CAST Basic Historical Cell Site Analysis Course is designed to be an introduction to basic cellular analysis and geospatial mapping.* The class provides instruction in the basic principles of cellular networks, how call detail records provided by the major cellular providers are created, how to read and understand call detail records, and how to utilize call detail records in law enforcement investigations to illustrate a cellular phone’s general location.

At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the basic principles and concepts of a cellular network and how a cellular device connects with a cell tower

• Interpret and analyze the call detail records obtained from the major cellular providers (AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon)

• Utilize mapping software (CASTVIZ) to accurately depict the general location of a cellular device at the time it connected to the cellular network

• Understand the capabilities and limitations of cellular record analysis

• Interpret and analyze tower dump records from all major cellular providers

• Be familiar with the resources available through CAST

To successfully complete the course, attendance is required every day.

If you have any questions about the class please email the Minneapolis CAST agents at “MP_CAST@fbi.gov”.

You will also need to download the CASTVIZ program to your computer. Please go to https://castviz.com/ to register and download the program.
*The Basic Historical Cell Site Analysis Course does not provide the requisite knowledge or experience to qualify students as experts in historical call detail record analysis. The course is designed to provide a foundation for understanding the records
Training Dates
06/09/2026 - 06/10/2026
Training Times
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Hours
16h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
Sioux Falls Public Safety Campus
4300 E 60th St N
Sioux Falls, SD  57104 (Minnehaha County)
Resources Required
You will need your own laptop to attend the class. Computers will NOT be provided.

Prior to the course, you will need to have an account with the National Domestic Communication Assistance Center (NDCAC) website.

Copy and paste this link:

https://portal-ndcac.fbi.gov/.

You will also need to download the CASTVIZ program to your computer.

Copy and paste this link to register and download the program.

https://castviz.com/
Reporting Instructions
This class is not through LET. The student or the agency is responsible for reporting continuing education hours.

The student or agency is responsible for expenses.

Documents
Signup Details
Prior to the course you will need to have an account with the National Domestic Communication Assistance Center (NDCAC) website.

Copy and paste this link:

https://portal-ndcac.fbi.gov/.

Please follow the instructions on the website to get an account.
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