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I have been a member of the Pennsylvania State Police for 13 years and have transitioned through many roles starting in Patrol then as a Criminal investigator in various crime units throughout Pennsylvania. I transitioned to a Computer Crime Investigator for one year. I promoted and became a patrol supervisor. I later returned to the Computer Crime Unit where I became the supervisor of the Central Unit for the last 5 years.
What are the education or qualification requirements for this career?
What are the education or qualification requirements for this career?
Bachelor’s degree-Business Management
Approximately 400 hours of instruction and hands on training in the field of digital forensics
The following are certification held related to digital forensics:
Certified Computer Forensic Examiner with the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
Certified Cellebrite Operator and Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst
Cellebrite Advanced Smartphone Analysis Certification
Describe your typical day.
Describe your typical day.
I oversee the daily operations of a Computer Crime Unit that has a focus on the investigation of Child Abuse as well as providing digital forensic services to Federal, State, and Local departments across a region of Pennsylvania.
What types of coursework or concepts did you study to prepare for this career?
What types of coursework or concepts did you study to prepare for this career?
The training specific to computer science or digital forensics was attained while a member of the Pennsylvania State Police. The trainings and certification requires each attendant to complete the coursework as well as passing a test. In addition, we are required to rectify by taking additional coursework and passing additional knowledge based testing.
How are you seeing your career changing?
How are you seeing your career changing?
Digital forensics constantly is evolving with the evolution of technology. Digital evidence and information technology plays an integral part in law enforcement and how we conduct our investigations, solve crimes, and interact with the community. I anticipate continued challenges in overcoming obstacles that various technology poses and I am confident that we will remain proficient in acquiring and presenting the information to aid our mission.
How are you using artificial intelligence?
How are you using artificial intelligence?
Yes, various software applications leverage artificial intelligence to aid in the identification of computer artifacts that lend to better time management and discovery.
What are the three most important skills for your career?
What are the three most important skills for your career?
Remaining proficient with acquired skill sets, attention to detail, and conducting research to stay relevant in the evolution of technology.
What is one of the biggest surprises about your career?
What is one of the biggest surprises about your career?
The shift from computers to cellular devices. An estimated 70% of devices analyzed are cellular devices.
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