Agenda Date: 11/17/2020
Subject:
Title
Resolution 73-2020: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Littleton Police Department (LPD) and the Rocky Mountain Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL) for participation on the RCFL Task Force
Body
Prepared by:
Doug Stephens, Chief of Police
PURPOSE:
The LPD seeks to update an existing (2012) MOU with the Rocky Mountain Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory for participation on the RCFL Task Force. This MOU will continue to provide the LPD with access to advanced digital forensics examination services, training, and equipment at a level not possible without participation on the task force.
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Doug Stephens, Chief of Police
Additional Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
This MOU is an update to the current MOU established in 2012. The Littleton Police Department has been a member of the RCFL Task Force since 2012. One Littleton detective is assigned full-time to the RCFL where his duties include high level forensic examination of all types of electronic evidence including cellular phones, computers, tablets, and vehicle computer systems. RCFL Task Force investigators are highly trained and certified specialist who require years of in-depth technical training to develop proficiency in their field.
The LPD continues to experience an increase in complex criminal investigations that require the expertise of a forensic specialist. Crimes of violence, child pornography, human trafficking, internet crimes and complex frauds all involve the examination of digital evidence. Due to the pace of changing technology, the number of different media types, and the associated training costs, the LPD would be unable to train and staff an investigator properly credentialed and experienced enough to provide this type of service without participation on the RCFL Task Force. As a member of the RCFL Task Force, the LPD also receives priority service for any investigation oc...
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