31 July 2011

Local Police Forces Face Challenge of Cyber Crime

Although there has been an increase in cyber crime (crime related to computers and computer networks), most New England law enforcement agencies do not have the manpower or other resources to focus on such investigations full-time. However, as a recent New Britain Herald article explains, many agencies are working hard to provide training and personnel to keep up with the rise in computer-related crimes, whether they be crimes against children, fraud, or other criminal activity involving computers.

To access this New Britain Herald report, please visit:

New Britain Herald: Despite new training methods and state help, local towns still struggle with volume of cyber crimes (30 JUL 11)

Background information:

National Institute of Justice: Digital Evidence and Forensics

U.S. Department of Justice: Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section

The Cybercitizen Awareness Program

U.S. Department of Justice: Project Safe Childhood

Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

U.S. Dept. of Justice OVC Bulletin: Internet Crimes Against Children

Crimes Against Children Research Center

Symantec Corporation: Cybercrime

High Technology Crime Investigation Association

Computer Crime Research Center

Bristol Police Department (CT)

New Britain Police Department (CT)

City of Bristol, CT

City of New Britain, CT

Wikipedia: Bristol, Connecticut

Wikipedia: New Britain, Connecticut

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