Forensic Analytics US Webinar Series - Winter 25/26

Introduction to Communications Data and Cell Site in Investigations

Unlock the Power of Communications Data in Your Investigations.

About the Webinar

Join our expert-led webinar, Introduction to Communications Data and Cell Site in Investigations, and gain essential knowledge to enhance your investigative skills.

This webinar held on Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 14:00 EST is designed for professionals in District Attorney's Offices, Law Enforcement and related fields, this session provides a comprehensive foundation in understanding how communications data and cell site analysis can be leveraged during investigations.

Meet Your Speakers

Joe Hoy

Joe is one of the founders of Forensic Analytics and a cornerstone of the UK's cellular data investigation community, with over 35 years of distinguished experience in telecoms engineering and digital forensics. Joe’s expertise is recognised internationally. He regularly works with forensic organisations in the United States, consulting on complex cases, training investigators and expert witnesses, and contributing to the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE). His leadership has made a real-world impact: “There are people alive today who might not be were it not for Joe’s work.”

A hallmark of Joe’s career is authoring the textbook used for training police investigators and digital analysts in the UK and worldwide, including the FBI. Notably, his textbook was recently accepted as a 'learned treatise' in US courts, a significant recognition in the American legal system.

Martin Griffiths

Martin is one of the co-founders of Forensic Analytics and a member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

He is an experienced and accomplished telecoms engineer, specialist in RF engineering and an inspiring trainer. Martin is an expert cell site analyst and is a highly sought-after, expert witness in many high-profile and complex cases – his definitive skill as an expert witness is unparalleled in the UK. Martin works on drawing the focus of law enforcement agencies to the importance of having robust cell site best practice embedded in all aspects of their organizations.

What You’ll Learn 

  • The fundamentals of communications data: what it is and how it’s used in investigations 

  • Introduction to cell site analysis: understanding how mobile networks can support investigative work 

  • Best practice approaches for requesting and interpreting data 

  • Key terminology and concepts to boost your confidence when working with communications evidence 

  • Practical examples and case studies to illustrate the value of cell site data in real-world scenarios 


Who Should Attend? 

This webinar is ideal for: 

  • Assistant District Attorneys 

  • Prosecutors

  • Investigators and police officers 

  • Detectives and analysts looking to enhance their technical knowledge 

  • Supervisors and decision-makers overseeing criminal investigations 


Why Attend? 

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in communications data and cell site analysis 

  • Learn from experienced practitioners and subject matter experts 

  • Gain practical insights to apply directly in your investigations 

  • Build your confidence in requesting, interpreting, and presenting communications evidence 

Register your place here

We will also answer any questions from you which can be submitted in advance to [email protected]. There will also be a Q&A section during the live webinar for you to submit your questions.

  • Date

    Wednesday 3 December 2025

  • Time

    14:00-15:00 EST

  • Platform

    Microsoft Teams