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Due to the increase in computer related crimes, an investigator must be familiar with a broad spectrum of crimes using information technology. In your discussion post, explain why changing technology is important in a criminal investigation, and how will these changes affect future investigators.
Can an appropriate balance be struck between crime control and immigration enforcement? Discuss the various elements of this balance.
A forensic unit within a federal crime lab has been tasked with the investigation of an individual who is suspected of the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of illegal fireworks explosives. Upon responding to a fire at the suspect’s house, firefighters discover 2.5 tons of explosives, and therefore, put out the fire from a distance. When investigators arrive on the scene, several networked computers, PDAs, cell phones, and laptops are found in an upstairs office. As junior investigators, they are unsure of how the fourth and fifth amendments will affect their investigation, search warrants, and the ultimate seizure of these devices. In addition, they are unsure of the standard operating procedures for processing computer evidence within the first and fourth amendments’ governance, so AB Investigative Services (ABIS) has been contracted to provide guidance in these areas.
Provide a 4–6 page document in Word describing: the forensics procedures to collect, and process forensic evidence from these devices while following the fourth and fifth amendment guidelines.
Based on Chapter 7 in Kremling and Sharp Parker (2018), this assignment is designed to examine the prevention approaches for cyberterrorism and other forms of cybercrime.
“What is the role of violence in cyberterrorism? Within the academic definitions of terrorism, over 80% of definitions indicate violence as a necessary element. However, how does violence, and subsequently fear of harm/violence, translate in cyberspace? Furthermore, how would the presence of violence affect the prosecution of cyberterrorists?
Jackman has elaborated on the issues surrounding the conceptualization of violence. She asserts that there are four main issues that have affected society’s perception of violence. The first is the idea of physical violence. Often, acts of violence that result in “psychological, material, and social injuries” are ignored. Second, the conceptualization of violence is usually limited to “physical behavior and threats of physical behavior.” The third issue is the idea of failure to resist by the victim, and the last is the concentration on interpersonal violence, or the concentration on acts which have “individually identifiable agents and victims and immediate and certain outcomes.” In the virtual realm, these four points come under scrutiny when examining the conceptualization of violence as it applies to cyberterrorism.
In most cases of traditional cybercrime, investigations are conducted by banks or antifraud departments, not by traditional law enforcement. However, if an act results in violence, which may be the case in events of cyberterrorism, law enforcement may have to respond to the report.” (Kremling & Parker, 2018, p. 133)
Action Items
Browse Chapter 7 in Kremling & Parker (2018).
Write a 500-to-1000-word paper that addresses the following questions:
The data preservation stage of the collection/acquisition phase of the digital forensic process involves careful planning on the part of the examiner. Identify and discuss five ways in which the digital evidence can be tainted during the data preservation process. Think of the above case as you respond to this, sharing examples of how the evidence can be tainted.
A fellow classmate is confused about the following terms: slack space, clusters, and sectors. The book provided the analogy of a two-car garage to assist readers with these different terms. Create a different analogy to explain these different terms to your classmate.
Read The History of the Crime Victims’ Movement in the United States.
Evaluate the development of the victims’ rights movement. Has it been effective? Why or why not? What are some ways this movement has helped victims seek justice?
Discuss the importance of Modus Operandi in the investigation of property crimes and violent crimes.
What are “solvability factors” and how do they impact an investigation?
Discuss the importance of Modus Operandi in the investigation of property crimes and violent crimes.
What are “solvability factors” and how do they impact an investigation?
Discuss the importance of Modus Operandi in the investigation of property crimes and violent crimes.
What are “solvability factors” and how do they impact an investigation?
Discuss the importance of Modus Operandi in the investigation of property crimes and violent crimes.
What are “solvability factors” and how do they impact an investigation?
Identify three problems surrounding the incarceration of women in prison. • What are the long and short term consequences of these problems? • Which of these problems do you believe to be the most damaging? o Why are these problems so damaging? o What are the long-term consequences of these problems? o How would you address these problems? While it is not necessary to provide complete citations in an APA format, your paper should include URLs and titles for any information used to support your position. https://law.jrank.org/pages/1805/Prisons-Prisons-Women-Problems-unmet-needs-in-contemporary-women-s-prison.html https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/indicator/2019/04/incarcerated-women https://www.sentencingproject.org/webinar/women-and-life-imprisonment-webinar/ https://law.jrank.org/pages/1805/Prisons-Prisons-Women-Problems-unmet-needs-in-contemporary-women-s-prison.html https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/indicator/2019/04/incarcerated-women https://www.sentencingproject.org/webinar/women-and-life-imprisonment-webinar/