Cryptocurrency for the Patrol Officer

Cryptocurrency for the Patrol Officer

September 3, 2026 0800-1200

Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Emergency Operations Center
135 E 5th Ave, Garnett, Kansas

FREE

Instructor: Agent Thomas Alber Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.

Course Duration: 3.5 hours

Target Audience: Patrol Officers, Law Enforcement Professionals

Objective: Equip patrol officers with the knowledge and practical tools to recognize, respond to, and assist in cryptocurrency-related crimes and scams.

Topics will cover:

• What cryptocurrency is and how it works.
• How it is bought and sold.
• Why criminals and organized criminal organizations use cryptocurrency
• Common scams using cryptocurrencies
• How the patrol officer can help victims with next steps
• How the patrol officer can identify and document key details in the scam
• The involvement of cartels and other organizations in money laundering schemes