The Computer Crime Unit for was formed by Sheriff Robert Pickell
and Undersheriff James Gage during the summer of 1999. It soon
became apparent to Sheriff Pickell that this needed to become a full-time
position.
The Computer Crime Unit investigates crimes involving
computers and/or the Internet. The Computer Crime Unit will assist any department, or if requested, assume the
entire investigation. Capt. Swanson is available
24/7 to assist any police department with computer related crimes.
Sgt. Tom Pyles can be reached at 810-257-3460 , Monday thru
Friday, 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Services Available
Forensic Exam (EnCase
Methology)
- Total exam of hard drive(s) w/o changing evidence
- Recovery of deleted files
- Locate hidden files and re-named files
- Exam previous un-viewable files
- On Scene Preview / Seizure
Internet Crime
- Fraud / Theft
- Child pornography
- Pedophiles
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Computer Fraud
- Credit card / Debit account scams
- Clone telephones
- Crimes where computer is used (track records,
access info, etc)
Education (Internet)
- For Police Officers
(video currently available)
- For Teachers
(video currently available)
- For Parent Groups
(video currently available)
- For Any Group
(video currently available)
- PowerPoint presentations being developed live presentations to all
groups
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The Computer Crime Unit's latest
equipment is a very special computer with an acronym of F.R.E.D. which stands
for Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device.
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