The mission of HTCU is the investigation, interdiction and prosecution of all computer related crimes in the State of Louisiana. HTCU initiates its own proactive investigations into crimes involving computers and technology and consists of a computer forensics examiner specialized in analyzing and recovering cyber data. HTCU also arranges training sessions for local law enforcement officers to make them aware of the problems in cyberspace.
Lab capability: Computer and internet crime investigations
Maine State Police – Computer Crimes Unit
The Computer Crimes Unit investigates computer crimes, provides computer forensics services, and provides training, technical support and legal support to law enforcement officers and prosecutors throughout the State.
Maryland State Police – Computer Crimes Section
The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Section is responsible for coordinating the Maryland Center for Missing Children, the Computer Forensic Laboratory, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Child Recovery, and Computer Crimes.
Baltimore Police Department – Cyber and Electronic Crimes Unit
The Cyber & Electronic Crime Unit is a Maryland ICAC-affiliated agency and assists with investigations involving the use of internet: Child Pornography, Credit Card Fraud, Cyber Stalking/Bullying, and much more. The unit also provides computer related digital media forensic services, evidence recovery, and education to the public in order to increase the public awareness of cyber crime.
Montgomery County Police Financial Crimes Section – Computer Crime Unit
The Financial Crimes Section investigates crimes involving forgery/uttering, embezzlement, counterfeiting of checks/credit cards, financial exploitation of the elderly, and identity theft. The Computer Crime Unit, which is housed within the Financial Crimes Section, is responsible for computer forensics and conducting investigations involving computers, cell phones, and digital devices used as tools in a crime.
Maryland Office of the Attorney General – Internet Privacy Unit
The Internet Privacy Unit monitors companies to ensure they are in compliance with state and federal consumer protection laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which, in most cases, restricts companies from collecting personal information of children under 13 years old. The Unit also examines weaknesses in online privacy policies and work alongside major industry stakeholders and privacy advocates to provide outreach and education to businesses and consumers to broaden awareness about privacy rights so they are more equipped to manage online privacy challenges.
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General – Cyber Crime Division
The Cyber Crime Division investigates and prosecutes complex criminal cases involving digital evidence, consultation on criminal matters involving technology, and the forensic examination of digital evidence. The Division also works to advance the comprehensive Cyber Crime Initiative, which includes the Massachusetts Digital Evidence Consortium, a working group of law enforcement digital evidence analysts who convene to standardize digital evidence analysis procedures and improve training and information sharing efforts.
Michigan Cyber-Command Center (MC3)
The Michigan Cyber-Command Center is directed by the Michigan State Police from within the stateÕs Emergency Operations Center. The cyber-command is staffed by a select group of skilled public and private professionals who are highly trained in emergency response to cyber-events. When activated after a security threat, the command is tasked with restoring computer systems and minimizing damage, as well as deploying rapid-response teams that help secure networks in addition to their aid in the development of training standards.
Michigan State Police – Comupter Crimes Unit
The CCU provides investigative support in the seizure, acquisition, and analysis of digital evidence including digital device forensic examinations for the law enforcement community. It also oversees the Michigan ICAC.
Regional Enforcement Allied Computer Team (REACT)
The REACT Task Force is a diversified partnership of local, state, and federal agencies formed in cooperation with private industry to combat the escalating problem of high technology crime and the threat it poses to the health and welfare of our public and private communities. REACT conducts multi-jurisdictional investigations; to increase the recovery rate of stolen high technology, minimize those victimized by identity theft, and hold those responsible accountable.
