GCSD Patrol Division

The Computer Crime Unit for was formed by Sheriff Robert Pickell and Undersheriff James Gage during the summer of 1999. It soon became apparent to Sheriff Pickell that this needed to become a full-time position.

The Computer Crime Unit investigates crimes involving computers and/or the Internet. The Computer Crime Unit will assist any department, or if requested, assume the entire investigation. Capt. Swanson is available 24/7 to assist any police department with computer related crimes.

Sgt. Tom Pyles can be reached at 810-257-3460 , Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM

**Services Available**
Forensic Exam (EnCase Methology) Total exam of hard drive(s) w/o changing evidence Recovery of deleted files Locate hidden files and re-named files Exam previous un-viewable files On Scene Preview / Seizure Internet Crime Fraud / Theft Child pornography Pedophiles	Computer Fraud Credit card / Debit account scams Clone telephones Crimes where computer is used (track records, access info, etc) Education (Internet) For Police Officers (video currently available) For Teachers (video currently available) For Parent Groups (video currently available) For Any Group (video currently available) PowerPoint presentations being developed live presentations to all groups

The Computer Crime Unit's latest equipment is a very special computer with an acronym of F.R.E.D. which stands for Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device.