The Unit proactively seeks out and arrests child predators who commit sex crimes against children using technology and the Internet. The Unit works in coordination and cooperation with public and private entities dedicated to the detection and prevention of online child exploitation. The Unit trains law enforcement personnel and teaches cyber safety awareness to school administrators, students, and the general public.
Lab capability: Financial Crimes
Texas Department of Public Safety – Computer Information Technology and Electronic Crime Unit
The Computer Information Technology and Electronic Crime (CITEC) Unit investigates non-traditional crimes where computer systems and the Internet are used to facilitate the crime or store evidence of a crime. Personnel assigned to CITEC are trained in the investigation of cyber crimes that impact governmental agencies, public service companies, educational institutions, and private corporations.
Dallas Police Department – Computer Crimes Team
The Computer Crimes Team investigates crimes involving the Internet and/or crimes that use computers as a medium to the offense, including offenses such as Breach of Computer Security and Theft by Deception
Utah Department of Public Safety – Cyber Crimes Unit
The mission of the State Bureau of InvestigationÕs Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU) is to investigate the criminal use of computers and related technologies. These crimes include but are not limited to computer and network intrusions, unauthorized access, data theft and Internet fraud.
Office of the Attorney General – Investigations Division
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.
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 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,
