On October 14, the RCFL Program hosted a live Webinar on Mobile Forensics. Click to learn more or Registser to view the archived Webcast.

February 11, 2010—Mother of Two Killed A mother of two young boys was killed in broad daylight on December 12, 2009, when a tractor trailer rammed into her disabled car on the New York Thruway near Buffalo. The Western New York RCFL is supporting the ongoing criminal investigation—click here to read the full story.

The Western New York RCFL

Welcome to the Western New York's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory's (WNYRCFL) Web page. On September 7, 2006, we officially opened for business - and accept service requests from any law enforcement agency within the designated 17 counties of Western New York.

The WNYRCFL's mission is to provide our customers with high quality digital forensics services and training. We invite both the general public and our colleagues in law enforcement to visit this Web site often to learn more about the science of digital forensics, and to take full advantage of the many services, training, and valuable expertise that the WNYRCFL has to offer.

The WNYRCFL is still seeking participating agencies from the local law enforcement community to join us in this important effort. Click here to read about the benefits of participation in the RCFL Program, or contact Laboratory Director Robert Kosakowski on (716) 362-8600 or via e-mail, Robert.Kosakowski@ic.fbi.gov.

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. The WNYRCFL supports investigations into such crimes as, but not limited to—

Terrorism
Child Pornography
Homicide
Violent crimes
The theft or destruction of intellectual property
Internet Crime
Fraud.

FY08 Annual Report Now Available!

The RCFL Program's annual report for Fiscal Year 2008 contains the accomplishments, highlights, and progress made during the year. Click here to read the entire report.

Training Opportunities

Click here to view the WNYRCFL's training information and to see a comprehensive listing of the RCFL Program's course offerings.