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.
Lab capability: Computer and internet crime investigations
Hawaii Internet and Technology Crimes Unit (HITeC)
The HITeC Unit combines Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement resources in addressing two forms of technology related crimes. First, the HITeC Unit investigates and prosecutes technology crimes against persons. These crimes include, but are not limited to, identity theft, check and checking account fraud, and Internet fraud. Second, the HITeC Unit investigates and prosecutes Internet Crimes Against Children. These crimes include, but are not limited to, online enticement of children for sex, and the possession,
Illinois State Police Internet Crime Unit
The ISP Internet Crimes Unit was established to fight internet crime, protect families and communities from sexual predators and give law enforcement the tools and resources they need to go after criminals. The ICU is dedicated solely to combating online crime, including identity theft, child pornography and drug solicitation. The ISP also uses NetSmartz as its primary internet safety educational tool to the public.
Illinois Office of the Attorney General – High Tech Crimes Bureau/Illinois Child Exploitation Task Force
The High Tech Crimes Bureau coordinates the Illinois ICAC Task Force, which is comprised of prosecutors and investigators from over 180 Illinois-based federal, state, county and municipal agencies. Together with the Task Force, the High Tech Crimes Bureau conducts coordinated, multi-jurisdictional investigations and has been responsible for the arrest and prosecution of online sex predators. In addition to the investigative and prosecutorial work, the bureau also offers presentations on Internet safety and cyberbullying.
Indiana State Police – Cyber Crime Unit & Crimes Against Children Unit
The Indiana State Police assign detectives to specialize in cyber crime, child pornography, and developing intelligence information about criminal activity. There are also 28 trained Digital media Recovery Specialists who are utilized throughout the state on as needed basis to conduct on-scene computer previews.
Iowa Department of Public Safety – Cyber Crime Unit
The Cyber-Crime Unit consists of one Special Agent in Charge, six Special Agents and one Computer Forensic Examiner Criminalist who are armed with the finest technology available to law enforcement. The Cyber-Crime Unit is responsible for conducting the complex analysis and retrieval of vital evidentiary information from digital sources seized during these investigations, as well as conducting child exploitation investigations through its involvement with the ICAC Task Force.
Kansas Bureau of Investigations – High Technology Crime Investigations Unit
The High Technology Crime Unit is a team of specially-trained agents focused on the criminal use of computers and technology. This unit provides forensic computer examination services, training and technical support to local agencies and prosecutors.
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General – Cyber Crimes Unit
Investigators from this unit concentrate their efforts on cases of online solicitation, scams and identity theft. The Cyber Crimes Unit helps process digital forensic evidence from cell phones and computers in its lab, reducing the turnaround time for investigators. The Cyber Crimes Unit also conducts regional trainings for law-enforcement officers and prosecutors in how to preserve and process this evidence.
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General – Cyber Crimes Unit
Investigators from this unit concentrate their efforts on cases of online solicitation, scams and identity theft. The Cyber Crimes Unit helps process digital forensic evidence from cell phones and computers in its lab, reducing the turnaround time for investigators. The Cyber Crimes Unit also conducts regional trainings for law-enforcement officers and prosecutors in how to preserve and process this evidence.
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General – Cyber Crimes Unit
Investigators from this unit concentrate their efforts on cases of online solicitation, scams and identity theft. The Cyber Crimes Unit helps process digital forensic evidence from cell phones and computers in its lab, reducing the turnaround time for investigators. The Cyber Crimes Unit also conducts regional trainings for law-enforcement officers and prosecutors in how to preserve and process this evidence.
