Computer Crime Unit

Use of personal computers for communications, record keeping, and a dozen other "essential" functions in today's business and government circles has given rise to new crime-related opportunities.

Hand-in-hand with the increased use of computers in the home and in business, criminals and criminal enterprises have also embraced computers.

Just as in other uses, these machines enhance the organization, productivity, and communications of criminal organizations, ultimately affecting their "bottom line."

As a result, we have seen much more computer crime in recent years.

Computer crime is defined as "any illegal act for which knowledge of computer technology is used to commit the offense."

Computer crime is commonly thought of as white-collar crime, or characterized as “hacking” to gain control of another's system, however it takes many other forms as well.

Traditional crimes such as gambling, embezzlement, drug trafficking and prostitution, are being fostered through the use of computers.

People use computers to stalk, to harass, to gather intelligence about private matters, and to spy on or interfere with others.

Child pornographers are overwhelming the Internet, making it unsafe for juveniles to use.

The Sheriff’s Office Computer Crime Unit is staffed by Detective Mark Tilton.

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