Stay Ahead of Financial Crime
As a longstanding partner of law enforcement, ACAMS works with federal, state, and local government agents, investigators, and analysts to help them stay ahead of criminals and remain at the top of their game. The resources on this hub enable law enforcement agencies to:
Upskill Your Officers
The ACAMS Law Enforcement Curriculum has been designed in partnership with the law enforcement community to provide essential anti-financial crime training to agents, investigators, and analysts. The curriculum is comprised of five, full-day modules which can be taken individually or in combination. Topics include anti-money laundering, financial crime investigations, and cryptocurrency training for law enforcement.
Modules are taught by our network of subject matter experts and can be delivered in-person or virtually.
The five modules are:
- AML Basics for Law Enforcement
- Cryptoassets and Blockchain for Law Enforcement
- Financial Institutions and Law Enforcement Engagement
- Financial Crime Typologies for Law Enforcement
- Financial Crime Investigations for Law Enforcement
Certify Their Expertise
The CAMS Bootcamp and CCAS Bootcamp training programs prepare law enforcement officers to successfully take either the CAMS or CCAS Certification exam. They are ideal for groups of 20-30 law enforcement officers. The CAMS Bootcamp is currently offered in English and Spanish; the CCAS Bootcamp is offered in English only.
Each six-week program includes pre-bootcamp training comprising two webinars and self-study of the CAMS or CCAS study materials. The programs culminate with a five-day bootcamp, delivered in-person or virtually, that includes taking the selected certification exam.
Upon passing the exam, participants will earn either the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation, or the Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime (CCAS) designation.
Keep Up-To-Date as the Landscape Changes
Law enforcement officers need to understand the latest trends, typologies, and regulatory changes. ACAMS Enterprise – our premium professional membership package – gives your team the resources to stay ahead of the ever-changing financial crime landscape. Enterprise membership includes access to:
Build Public-Private Partnerships
The Assembly: Our Global AFC Conference Series
ACAMS uses its convening power to unite the public and private sectors and provide a platform for discussing topics of combined interest. Our global events represent an extraordinary opportunity to network with a diverse group of cross-sector attendees, including representatives from financial intelligence units, regulatory bodies, private sector organizations, and fellow law enforcement agencies. To find out more, visit the homepage for The Assembly, our global anti-financial crime conference series.
The Law Enforcement Seminar
ACAMS also hosts an annual Law Enforcement Seminar, with an expertly designed program of anti-financial crime training for law enforcement officers. 2023’s program highlights included:
- Follow the Money: Enhancing Your Investigative Techniques and Prosecution Deliverables
- Crypto-Crimes: Tracing and Investigating Blockchain Funds
- Strength in Synergy: Collaboration and Information Sharing Across Domestic and International Agencies
Complement Your Existing In-House Training
ACAMS can work with you to design a customized training package, built with your agency’s specific needs in mind. Fill out the form below, and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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