The Development of a University-Based Forensics Training Center as a Regional Outreach and Service Activity

This paper describes a university-based Forensics Training Center (FTC) established by a Department of Justice grant for the purpose of improving the ability of state and local law enforcement in the Southeastern part of the United States to address the rising incidence of computer based crime. The FTC effort is described along with supporting evidence of its need. Current and planned activities of the FTC are described.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: HICSS
• Authors: Rayford B. Vaughn, David A. Dampier
• Keywords: Biometrics, Forensics Training Center, FTC Effort, HICSS 2007, Local Law Enforcement, System Sciences