NCJ Number
167592
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 65 Issue: 6 Dated: (June 1996) Pages: 1-6
Date Published
1996
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Downloading is a technique by which police agencies can use their computer software as an investigative tool to solve computer manipulation crimes quickly and easily.
Abstract
Law enforcement officers who are investigating computer manipulation crimes can download the victim's computer financial records to a disk, return to their office, and use their agency's software to reorganize the data into a format that enables them to detect falsifications. They can sort, select, and organize entries in whatever manner the investigation demands. Investigators should try downloading on a small scale to gain confidence and become familiar with the functions and limitations of the agency's application software. They should also secure the victim's system to prevent unauthorized access and determine the victim's software package. To prevent computer manipulation crime, business owners should institute several security procedures. Reference notes and checklists