Will Docken Scholarship Application Form
William Docken was a hardworking and faithful member of IACIS, keen to voluntarily assist law enforcement personnel that needed his expertise. Throughout his career, either as a federal agent or in the private sector, he supported and helped small police departments. In a small way, to honor him and his legacy, IACIS continues in his footsteps and offers training to deserving examiners.
Our ‘Will Docken Scholarship’ provides the BCFE training tuition for a government-employed examiner, working in either a municipal or a county law enforcement agency. Hotel accommodations are being covered in full by the Caribe Royale Hotel. Digital Intelligence will donate $1000 toward airfare and the successful candidates will need to arrange for travel through IACIS. A contribution towards the Will Docken Scholarship from the former organization Forensic Association of Computer Technologists (FACT) allows IACIS to cover some of the remaining expenses, (details are to be discussed with the successful applicant). The scholarship recipient may still be partly responsible for per diem and some travel expenses.
To be eligible, your agency may not have more than two digital forensic examiners – even if they are all part-time. Applications must include the ‘Will Docken Scholarship Application Form’, a C.V. of the applicant and a signed letter from a top official of their agency (on agency letterhead) confirming the information provided in the application.
The official letter should pertain to the information in the application form and may address areas such as the following:
Affirmation that you are a Law Enforcement agency,
Naming the applicant as the agency's choice for the Will Docken Scholarship,
Affirmation that your current (or future) work-duties will benefit from the BCFE training,
Number of personnel working as digital forensic examiners (including full-time, part-time, temporary, or flexible),
Confirmation that the agency (or yourself) is willing to cover traveling expenses to and from the venue of the training (even though for 2018 the Scholarship will also offer travel expenses),
Confirmation that the agency (or yourself) is willing to cover per diem (even though for 2018 the Scholarship will also include a daily allowance).
Applications are accepted from September 1st until December 31st of 2017. In late January 2018, a drawing will be held from vetted and eligible applications. The successful applicant and her/his agency will be informed via e-mail.
WRITE LEGIBLY
Applicant’s Full Name: ______
Applicant’s Position: ______
Law Enforcement Agency: ______
Number of Digital Examiners in Agency: ______(full-time, part-time, temporary, or flexible)
Period/Years your Agency is conducting digital forensics: ______
Address 1:______
Address 2:______
City: ______State: ______Postal Code: ______
Country: ______Phone: ______
Official e-mail address: ______
Short description of assigned duties and the usefulness/benefits of receiving the ‘Will Docken Scholarship’: ______
Submit application & confirmation letter or questions
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