Bureau of Criminal Investigation Division (BCI) assists local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in criminal and drug enforcement investigations, maintains the criminal history and sex offender registration systems, provides training for law enforcement officials, and makes presentations to the public related to the signs and dangers of drug abuse.
Lab capability: Community outreach
Michigan State University Police – Computer Forensics Unit
The Computer Forensics Unit conducts investigations involving computers, cellular telephones and other mobile devices, networks, servers, social networking sites, internet service providers, and other forms of digital media. The Computer Forensics Unit also provides assistance to Academic Technology Services (ATS), other departments within the University, and other local law enforcement agencies as requested. The unit contributes to announcements and bulletins reference trends and frauds that are affecting Michigan State University students and staff, and educates the community about computer crimes,
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department – Computer Crimes Unit
The Oakland Computer Crimes Unit conducts computer forensic examinations and internet child safety presentations to community groups around the county.
St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department – Cyber Crime Task Force
The St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force is primarily tasked with conducting forensic analysis of computers suspected to contain evidence of crimes, and assisting detectives in conducting computer-related investigations.
Office of the Attorney General Eastern District of Missouri – Cybercrime Unit
Assistant United States Attorneys in the Eastern District of Missouri routinely work with investigators, forensic examiners and other prosecutors at all levels of law enforcement to investigate cases, provide training and stay current on trends and technology. Additionally, the attorneys partner with USSS ECTF to regularly conduct outreach activities with schools, businesses and other law enforcement organizations to provide training and to develop relationships that are necessary to combat cybercrime effectively.
Office of the Attorney General Western District of Missouri – Computer Crimes & Child Exploitation Unit
The Computer Crimes & Child Exploitation Unit prosecutes a broad range of computer-related crimes, from cases involving the sexual exploitation of children and Internet child pornography to computer intrusions (or “hacking”), copyright and trademark violations, theft of trade secrets, economic espionage, and Internet fraud.
Kirksville Regional Computer Crimes Unit
The KRCCU is an affiliate agency with the Missouri ICAC Task Force and handles any criminal case involving illegal activity that has taken place involving a computer or related media devices. These cases often include, but are not limited to fraud, financial crimes, drug investigations, and the possession and distribution of child pornography.
Boone County SheriffÕs Department (serving mid-Missouri) – Cyber Crimes Task Force
The Boone County Cyber Crimes Task Force is a joint cooperative effort formalizing relationships between and among the participating agencies in order to foster an efficient and cohesive unit capable of addressing the problem of crimes committed through the use of computers and the Internet within the Mid-Missouri area. In addition, the Task Force provides programs to schools, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and other events in our service area regarding Internet crimes against children, ID theft,
Missouri State Technical Assistance Team (STAT) – Missouri Child Fatality Review Program
STAT has commissioned law enforcement officers, available 24/7, who can provide hands-on assistance and support in conducting criminal investigations involving computer exploitation/child pornography, crime scene collection/ reconstruction, and conducting computer/digital/cellular forensic examinations. STAT promotes aggressive prosecution as a deterrent to child maltreatment, child exploitation and child homicide. In addition, STAT trains and supports the field-level intervention/investigative community to help realistically convert policy into practice.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department – Photography Section & General Assignment Unit
The Photography Section in the Crime Laboratory processes and prints photographs from digital media evidence received from multiple units, maintains digital photographs using the Digital Imaging Management (DIMS) and testifies in court concerning photographic evidence as needed. The General Assignment Unit detectives investigate felony thefts, credit card frauds, computer crimes, and bad checks. In addition, detectives teach fraud and theft prevention seminars to business and neighborhood groups.
