Nov
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Posted by Jeff on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11 44 am
Many will laugh but even more will watch (what could be) a new series that is already playing out in Alabama, that's right: CSI Alabama.
Troy University (my alma matar) has been for the last two years partnering with the ABI and Attorney General's office to help "deciphering electronic evidence."
In the university’s Forensics Institute, staff of the IT Department are able to assist the ABI, attorney general and other law enforcement agencies in deciphering electronic evidence, said Chief Technology Officer Greg Price.
In the lab, Price said the staff is able to recover deleted information from cell phones, computers and digital and video forensics.
Price said he doesn’t track how many cases that have been solved or closed, but the department has processed more than 300 pieces of evidence just this year.
Much of the work the university does is assisting in fighting cyber crimes against children.
It is great to see this type of work being done here in Alabama but more importantly I cannot wait for the new TV show to come on!
