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Our Mission

On March 12, 1996 the Montgomery County Police Computer Crime Unit was established. The unit is currently staffed by three investigators, and operates in coordination with the Montgomery County Police Fraud Unit. The Computer Crime Unit investigators are experts in the examination of micro computers in crime related cases. They receive extensive training in the field of computer forensics, and are often called upon to offer assistance and training for other department operations.

Along with the legitimate uses of computers, the use of computers in criminal activity is on the increase. As millions of computers, nationwide, are used for both business and home use, this sets the stage for an explosive increase in computer related crime. Our goal is to offer the public a new, valuable and higher level of police service. The investigators assigned to the unit not only investigate computer related crimes, but also assist the public and business community, in awareness programs furthering the partnership between law enforcement and the community. Computer Crime Unit interacts with community and business associations, speaking on topics addressing issues concerning e-mail and the Internet safety. They are also involved with the Montgomery County Public Schools in a parent awareness effort in order to make them aware of the warning signs of possible Internet hazards. The Chief’s Youth Initiative has composed a brochure addressing this issue, and is available at public libraries.

The Computer Crime Unit has also established a partnership with the Montgomery County States Attorney’s Office in assigning a special prosecutor to solidify the prosecution of computer crime related cases.