NC3TF is responsible for the investigation, apprehension of the responsible and the recovery of stolen property for computer related crimes, child porn, money laundering, and identity theft.
Lab capability: Computer and internet crime investigations
Orange County Sheriff High Tech Services Reserve Unit
Members of the High Tech Services Reserve Unit are made up of a combination of highly specialized individuals who are recognized as industry experts. They cover a wide range of topics and are well versed in their areas of expertise. Areas covered by this unit are: videography, still photography (film and digital format), database design, website development, Internet Safety presentations and assistance with computer crimes when called upon.
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department – Sacramento Valley Hi Tech Crimes Task Force
The mission of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force is multi-jurisdictional investigations; tracking and disruption of commerce involving stolen goods; and investigation and prosecution of those engaged and participating in white-collar crime, organized crime, crimes against persons, and fraud when high technology or identity theft is a factor.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department – Computer And Technology Crime High Tech Response Team (CATCH)
CATCH is a multi-agency task force that apprehends and prosecutes criminals who use technology to prey on citizens. CATCH was formed combining local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies from San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial counties. CATCH cases are vertically prosecuted meaning the same prosecutor handles the case from start to finish. Cooperation between CATCH, other high-tech task forces, and the private sector industry is critical to the success of combating high-tech crimes.
Los Angeles Police Department – Computer Crimes Unit
The Computer Crimes Unit handles cyber crimes that include Unlawful Computer Access, Hacking, Theft of Data, Network Intrusion, Denial of Service Attacks, and the more complex and/or high dollar value Internet fraud cases (Over $10,000). CCU is responsible for all digital forensics within the Los Angeles Police Department and the Digital Forensics Team also works with the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force.
Colorado Department of Public Safety – Colorado Bureau of Investigation
CBI investigates and responds to cyber crimes in cooperation and coordination with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. CBI also prepares annual reports concerning cyber crimes in Colorado for use by local and federal law enforcement officials and by ColoradoÕs governor. CBI can respond only at the specific request of a police department, sheriff’s’ office or district attorneys’ office.
Denver Police Department – Forensic Imaging Unit
The Forensic Imaging Unit is staffed by civilian photographers. The unit handles the digital and video evidence produced by the Crime Lab and Crime Scene Investigators. They assist in the production of displays for Department and the Denver District AttorneyÕs Office. The unit also offers Forensic Video Analysis to assist investigators and other bureaus. They are the staff photographers, who offer training, technical advice, and support for DPD.
Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection – Computer Crimes and Electronic Evidence Laboratory
The Computer Crimes Laboratory, one of the founding members of the ICAC Task Force Program, is comprised of state and local police officers working in conjunction with computer forensic science examiners. The investigative component of the Computer Crimes Laboratory conducts both proactive and reactive criminal investigations, assists other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and provides trainings and an array of community resources. The computer forensic component of the Computer Crimes Laboratory performs forensic analysis on a wide range of electronic evidence,
Yale University Police Department – Information Technology Services (ITS) Unit and Investigative Services Unit
The Information Technology Services Unit aims to provide and maintain state-of-the-art computer hardware and software resources to assist members of the department in working efficiently, effectively, and safely. The ITS UnitÕs responsibilities include investigations, support in court hearings in conjunction with the State AttorneyÕs Office, laboratory examinations, and technology research that can benefit officers and command staff in the performance of their duties.
Delaware State Police – High Tech Crime Unit
The High Tech Crime Unit conducts comprehensive investigations involving computers and computer related technology. In 2007 the HTCU joined forces with the Delaware Attorney GeneralÕs Office, U.S. AttorneyÕs Office, and federal law enforcement agencies to form the Delaware Child Predator Task Force. This highly successful Task Force is responsible for coordinating online child exploitation investigations and prosecutions throughout the state as they proactively identify, arrest, and prosecute sexual predators who would use technology as a means to target and reach their victims.
