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The Investigation of Computer Crime

In this digital age, more and more criminals are using computers in their criminal activities. Computer technology provides sophisticated criminals with a powerful tool. Recent cases indicate that high-technology theft and computer-related crime are increasingly commonplace. In response, criminal justice investigators must gain - and maintain - an early technological advantage. The ability of criminal justice to properly investigate and prosecute computer-related crimes will have far-reaching effects on a wide variety of criminal activities, including espionage, narcotics trafficking, gambling and telecommunications fraud.

In answer to this need, SEARCH has created a training course designed to teach criminal justice investigators and support staff how to investigate high-technology theft and computer-related crime.

What you will learn
Investigators will gain an understanding of computer technology, its application to criminal endeavors, and the issues associated with investigating these cases. Blocks of instruction are combined with discussions and hands-on use of hardware and software. Course topics include:
  • Computer hardware components
  • Computer contaminants (viruses, worms, etc.)
  • Operating systems
  • Profile of the computer criminal
  • Data communications and telecommunications fraud
  • State and Federal computer crime statutes
  • Hands-on data recovery and investigation of a simulated crime
  • Data encryption/decryption
  • And more! See course overview

Who should attend
Law enforcement and public safety investigators and support staff. Students should have basic keyboarding skills.

One of the primary missions of SEARCH is to provide cutting-edge High Technology Crime Investigation training to law enforcement officers nationwide. Check the SEARCH Web site for more details.

Questions?
Contact Diane Chin at SEARCH at (916) 392-2550, ext. 244 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PT) or email diane@search.org.