N.E.M.L.E.C.

 

Computer Crime Unit

 

Investigations

&

Forensics

 

 

 

 

Located at:

Medford Police Department

100 Main Street

Medford, MA 02155

 

 

General Office Number 781 396 0893

Emergencies                    781 395 1212

 

What is NEMLEC?

 

The North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) is a consortium of 46 police chiefs representing law enforcement agencies from communities in Middlesex and Essex Counties located in Northeastern Massachusetts.

The Council is a non-profit corporation formed in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 180 and operates under an interagency mutual aid and assistance (compact) agreement.

As part of the NEMLEC Compact Agreement, each member police chief commits the resources of their law enforcement agency to assist other member agencies in an effort to increase and improve their capabilities to provide protection of life and property thereby preserving the safety and welfare of the region.

 

NEMLEC’s Computer Crime Unit

 

NEMLEC has established a dedicated, fully functional, Computer Crime Unit (CCU) located at the Medford Police Department.

 

The CCU will provide forensic and investigative services to NEMLEC departments or any other law enforcement agency so designated by the members of the executive board of NEMLEC.

 

Through established working groups and associations, the Computer Crime Unit will form strategic alliances with the High Technology Private Sector in an effort assisting them on matters relating to Criminal Investigations, Computer Forensics and Computer Crime Investigation Training. 

 

Mission Elements

 

  • To provide an enhanced investigative and computer forensic component to existing NEMLEC units.
  • To provide an operational laboratory & training facility to NEMLEC units.
  • To coordinate a regional NEMLEC computer crime task force (CCTF).
  • To provide risk assessments, public awareness, and cyber-crime prevention training to member departments.

 

How NEMLEC’s CCU Works

 

               I.      Did a crime occur?

CCU is available to help determine if a criminal offense has occurred within its jurisdiction.  Access to local county and federal prosecutors as well as access to a national network of computer crime investigators, affords police departments and victims the latest case law, crime trends, and cyber-crime technology information.

 

             II.      What if a crime did occur?

Utilizing safe and effective forensic protocols, CCU provides the private sector and law enforcement with expertise and technical tools to gather, assess and produce critical electronic evidence in support of ongoing criminal investigations.

 

           III.      Assist in case preparation/prosecution.

The CCU’s ultimate goal is the successful investigation and prosecution of the offender.  Towards this end, the CCU offers its technical expertise to local prosecutors, other NEMLEC police agencies and the private sector.         

 

           IV.      When Should You Call For Assistance?

As soon as possible!  Electronically stored evidence can be lost or overwritten during the normal use of a computer.  The sooner that CCU is involved, the better the odds that the data or evidence can be recovered.

 

             V.      Protecting Trade Secrets/Confidentiality.

The CCU will maintain complete investigative confidentiality on sensitive investigations based on both Federal/State laws.

 

 

           VI.      What type of crime will the CCU investigate?

Crimes in which a computer, the Internet or other form of electronic communication was utilized, including but not limited to:

  • Internet based Child Exploitation & Child Pornography, Child Sexual Solicitation
  • Internet Threats/Extortion, STAR Incidents
  • Cyber-Stalking/Cyber-Harassment & Annoyance/Domestic Abuse-R.O. Violations Online
  • Internet based Access Device Fraud, Unauthorized/Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards/Passwords
  • Hacking/Computer Trespass and Exceeding Authorization/Theft of Computer Services
  • Viruses/Destruction & Altering Computer Data, Denial of Service Attacks
  • Computer based Forgery, Counterfeit Products, Labels, Trade Marks and Software Piracy
  • Internet/Computer based Identity Theft and Frauds and Scams
  • Computers and Component Theft, Internet based Receiving/Buying Stolen Equipment
  • Theft of Trade Secrets, Economic Espionage
  • Cyber-Terrorism Investigations
  • Any other offense for which knowledge and/or utilization of Computers or related technologies was used in communicating, planning or perpetration the crime.

 

Additional Training & Projects

 

The CCU will provide a full range of computer crime investigation and computer crime forensic training to other NEMLEC departments. This training will be conducted at our Medford Police Department Academy and at the MA Criminal Justice Training Council in Reading, MA.

 

NEMLEC – CCU will be offering specialized training (basic & advanced) in the following areas:

  • Basic & Advanced Computer Crime Investigation & Response Training
  • Basic & Advanced Computer Forensic Training
  • Safety & Cyber Crime Prevention Training

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

 

National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)

 

Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)

 

High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)

 

International Association of Financial Crime Investigators (IAFCI)

 

High Tech Crime Cops (HTCC)

 

Information Systems Forensic Association (ISFA)

 

 

 

 

 

NEMLEC – CCU Joint Task Forces

 

The Medford Police Department’s Computer Crime Unit has direct membership in the following national and regional task forces:

 

Financial Organized Crime Task Force (FOCTF)

 

New England Electronic Crimes Task Force (NET)

(Inter-Agency Computer Lab/Investigative Unit)

 

Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)

 

Regional Electronic computer Crime Task Force (REACT)

 

 

 

 

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Notification Process

 

If a cyber-crime incident occurs, or if you have a question concerning a reported incident, call the Computer Crime Unit.

 

General Office Number     (781) 396-0893

Office Number/Lab Area    (781) 393-2136

 

After hours, emergency situations, please call the Medford Police 911 Center and they will page a CCU member:

 

Emergencies or Paging   (781) 395-1212

 

OIC – Detective Lt. John McLean, Medford

jmclean@medfordpolice.com

 

Detective Lawrence James, Medford

ljames@medfordpolice.com

 

Deputy Sheriff Tim McGibbon, MSO

tmcgibbon.ccu@medfordpolice.com

 

 Other Assigned Detectives from NEMLEC

 

Medford Police Department

NEMLEC - Computer Crime Unit

100 Main Street

Medford, MA 02155

 

  

The NEMLEC Computer Crime Unit work hours are:

Monday to Thursday                8:30  A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Fridays                         8:30 - 4:30 P.M.

    

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