* via http://theMezz.com/lists * subscribe at http://techPolice.com "Police Seek Grant to Boost Fight Against Cybercrime" Fort Worth Star-Telegram (01/22/02) P. Metro-1; Spangler, Anthony
Police detectives with the economic crimes unit in Arlington, Texas, are among the very few computer forensics specialists in the state. Cybercrime is one of the most rapidly growing crime sectors, according to unit supervisor Sgt. James Crouch. Texas' governor awarded the department $70,000 training and special computer data extraction equipment. Last year, detectives confiscated 43 computers, conducted 43 search warrants, and closed eight internet child pornography cases, three forgery cases, two sexual assault, and one credit card abuse case. Lee Curtis, president of the nonprofit Virginia-based High Technology Crime Investigation Association, says computer forensics presents a continuous learning curve for officers, but generally, the assignment span is only about three years for most officers in the unit, so they never really have an opportunity to become proficient. The agency is one among a handful that promotes the sharing of high-tech crime intelligence, and offers computer forensics training to law enforcement officers and private investigators. (www.star-telegram.com) ===================================================== Don't miss a programming beat! Sign up now for developerWorks weekly newsletter - tools, code, and tutorials - Java, XML, Linux, Open Source, - everything you need. http://click.topica.com/caaafmtb1dhr0b2EDp2f/developerWorks ===================================================== --via http://techPolice.com archive: http://theMezz.com/cybercrime/archive subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --via http://theMezz.com ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?b1dhr0.b2EDp2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
