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Welcome to the Chicago RCFL's (CGRCFL) Web Site

The Chicago Regional Computer Forensics Lab (CGRCFL) is conveniently located in downtown Chicago, and is available to any law enforcement agency throughout our 19 county service area. We provide technical assistance and training in a variety of digital forensics techniques. Click here to view the latest training schedule.

What is an RCFL?

An RCFL is a one-stop, full service forensics laboratory and training center devoted entirely to the examination of digital evidence in support of criminal investigations, such as, but not limited to —

  • Terrorism
  • Child Pornography
  • Crimes of Violence
  • The Theft or Destruction to Intellectual Property
  • Internet Crime
  • Fraud
  • Corruption.

To learn more about digital forensics, the National RCFL Program, and the CGRCFL, we invite you to visit our Web site often.



8/18/10: Judge Declares Mistrial for Blagojevich
After 14 days of jury deliberations and a single unanimous verdict on one count, Judge James. B. Zagel declared a mistrial in the public corruption case against ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich — the Chicago RCFL provided digital forensics expertise for the investigation — click here to learn more.

As part of the RCFL Program’s Continuing Education Series, we are offering a free webinar entitled:

“Capturing a Running Computer System: What Every Digital Forensics & Cyber Professional Should Know.”

DATE: October 14, 2010

TIME: 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT

To learn more, click here, or visit the registration page.

This event is only available to law enforcement or government agency personnel and Infragard members. Certificates of completion will be available.

   

RCFL 2009 Annual Report

Click here to read the online version of the report.

To print or download the report, click here.

To order a hard copy of the 2009 Annual Report, click here.

New Service Offering - Cell Phone Kiosks

Self-service cell phone kiosks are being installed at select RCFLs. Click here to learn more.