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Meet The Team

The roots of Precision Cellular Analysis (PCA) can be traced back to one of the greatest investigative resources ever designed for law enforcement – the FBI Cellular Analysis Survey Team (CAST).  Historical Cell Phone Analysis was born in the mid-1990’s in Philadelphia, PA.  An innovative FBI Special Agent came up with a novel idea of combining various law enforcement data sets and mapping the results. Using basic mapping software, an investigator could easy see “pins” on a map; visually representing the intersection of crimes and suspect/witness information.  If these maps could be put in the hands of investigators, they could provide critical, potentially lifesaving, information, generate potential witnesses, and solve countless crimes. When it was later discovered that cell phone records could be mapped in a similar manner, the entire discipline of Cell Phone Record Analysis and ultimately FBI CAST began.  In 2010, a small cadre of FBI Agents were selected to receive training to create the first ever class of subject matter experts in the field of cellular record analysis, live tracking of phones, training and expert witness testimony. These original 10 Special Agents came to be designated as CAST, making it an official FBI Headquarters Unit. From the original ten members, CAST has grown into a nationwide program with over 90 certified team members. CAST team members have been a key contributor to investigations worldwide and testified in well over 1000 trials, including every US Federal Court and Courts in all 50 states.  

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o be a member of CAST, FBI Agents and FBI Task Force Officers undergo a rigorous selection process involving over 400 hours of training. Almost all CAST members have a similar pedigree – they are hardworking natural leaders that are innovative and resourceful. Most come to CAST with a wealth of investigative and courtroom experience. Many have strong tactical or team/task force backgrounds with exceptional collaboration, liaison and relationship building skills. Above all, CAST members are routinely sought out as the “go to” persons in the time of crisis, not only for their technical skills but for their judgement and experience. As a result, almost every major crime in the United States has had a CAST presence, such as the Boston Bombing, Orlando Nightclub shooting, Gabby Petito investigation, Mollie Tibbets investigation, to name a few.

 

The PCA Team Members are all certified CAST experts. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with the highest level of professional service available in this industry. Our heritage is solid and our training and methods are recognized throughout the law enforcement community as the gold standard in analysis, training and testifying.   

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