Scenes to Investigate
The following is a selection of groups that offer conferences, information-sharing and training for investigators.
By CSO Contributor
March 01, 2005 — CSO — The High Technology Crime Investigation Association A professional association for investigators using information technologies. Its newsletter includes tips on computer forensics and other investigative techniques.
www.htcia.org
International Association of Financial Crimes InvestigatorsA professional group formed in 1968 that provides training for investigators fighting financial fraud.
www.iafci.org
The Government Accountability Office Publishes an online "Investigators Guide to Sources of Information" as a tool for finding information about people, property, business, and finance.
www.gao.gov/special.pubs/soi.htm
The California Financial Crimes Investigators Association Established in 1951, is a group of investigators from both the public and private sectors who pursue financial crimes. The group holds an annual training conference in the state.
www.cfcia.info
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