BASIC COMPUTER CRIMES INVESTIGATION (formerly Computer Crime Primer)

This three day class demonstrates to law enforcement officers the various types of computer crimes and how to conduct an effective computer-crime related investigation. This class does not include instruction on conducting a computer forensic exam. Areas include:

• Introduction to computer hardware, software and Internet terminology
• Legal Aspects of Computer Crime Investigation
• Cyber Terrorism, Hacking, Wireless Technologies
• The Internet as an Investigative Tool
• Preparation and Execution of a computer-related search warrant

The students are also exposed to the methodology of investigating computer-related crimes and how to deal with victims of such. Examples of cases involving Sex Crimes, Missing Persons/Runaways, Fraud, Credit Card Theft, Identity Theft, Terroristic Threats, Web Site Creation, Forgery, Domestic Violence and Hacking are discussed.

Other related material includes basic personal computer safety, virus protection, hoaxes and spy-ware.

Conducted by Sgt. Christopher Then and Detective Chris Vanadia
Morris County Prosecutor's Office

Class size is limited to 50.