The mission of the Investigations Division is to identify, apprehend and prosecute violations of the criminal laws of the State of Utah and the United States through professional investigation of criminal complaints. The Division provides investigative support to the prosecutors of the Criminal Enforcement Division on prosecution referrals. The Investigations Division also receives referrals from the Grand Jury Panel of Judges to conduct investigations to determine if sufficient cause exists to convene a state grand jury.
Lab capability: Computer and internet crime investigations
Vermont State Police – Computer Crimes Unit
The Unit serves as a specialized support to both state and local police departments. Members of the Unit receive specialized training in the collection and analysis of digital evidence. In addition to conducting computer related investigations, the Unit is also dedicated to: conducting forensic analysis of digital evidence, providing expert testimony, assisting prosecutors with legal interpretation of scientific results, and training of other criminal justice agencies in areas relating to computer related digital evidence
Montana Office of the Attorney General – Computer Crime Unit
The Computer Crime Unit trains law enforcement officers statewide in the area of computer crime. The unit also develops programs for schools and parentsÕ organizations to acquaint them with the safety rules of using the Internet and computers.
City of Reno Police Department – Financial/Computer Crimes Unit
The Financial/Computer Crimes Unit is charged with the duties of investigating a wide variety of major white-collar crimes including: identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, computer crime, as well as check and credit card offenses. The Unit works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department – Las Vegas Electronic Crimes Task Force
The Las Vegas Electronic Crimes Task Force (LVECTF), hosted by the U.S. Secret Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Cybercrimes Unit, combats computer-related crimes. The LVECTF combines the expertise of both local and federal law enforcement officers well-versed in the investigation of financial and computer related crimes, as well as that of participants from the private and academic community. The LVECTF also offers the community a resource for local contacts, cyber security concerns and information on the prevention of economic loss.
New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of State Police – Forensic Laboratory
The State Police Forensic Laboratory is the sole provider of traditional forensic laboratory services in New Hampshire. The Forensic Laboratory routinely receives and analyzes evidence from over 220 city and town police departments, nine state law enforcement agencies including the State Police, ten county sheriffs departments, numerous city and town fire departments, and, on occasion, federal law enforcement agencies conducting criminal investigations in the state.
New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General – Internet Crimes Unit
The Attorney General’s Office Internet Crime Unit gives numerous presentations to parents and teachers across New Hampshire on the topics of social networking, cyberbulling and the misuse of digital images. The Internet Crime Unit offers these educational presentations in an effort to ensure that New Hampshire’s young people are safe on the Internet.
New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC)
The New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) is the StateÕs one-stop shop for cybersecurity information sharing, analysis, and incident reporting. Located at the Regional Operations and Intelligence Center, it brings together analysts and engineers from the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, the State Police, and the Office of Information Technology to promote statewide awareness of local cyber threats and widespread adoption of best cybersecurity practices. The NJCCIC engages in close partnership with federal homeland security and law enforcement authorities,
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General – Statewide Computer Crime Task Force
The Statewide Computer Crime Task Force is comprised of members of the New Jersey State Police High Technology Crimes and Investigations Support Unit, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, and Marlboro Township Police Department. Each of the participating agencies has agreed to assign personnel for a period of six months, during which officers conduct proactive and reactive computer crime investigations.
New Jersey State Police Cyber Crimes Unit
The Cyber-Crimes Unit (CCU) is comprised of State Police enlisted detectives, civilian analysts, and task forces from other police agencies. The CCU has two investigative squads and additional personnel dedicated to the FBI Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (RCFL).
