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COMPUTER AND DIGITAL FORENSICS Cybercrime is a major problem in the United States and throughout the world. CNBC.com reports that “cyber theft is the fastest-growing crime in the U.S., and cost the global economy more than $450 billion in 2016, with more than 2 billion personal records stolen.” Additionally, computers, mobile phones, the internet, and other types of technology are used by criminals in the act of committing a murder or assault, robbing a gas station or department store, or committing many other crimes. As a result, demand for computer and digital forensics scientists and investigators is strong. These professionals conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, tablets, smartphones, photographs, video and digital audio recordings, smart home technology (devices that are connected to the internet and other devices that share information), and other types of technology. To learn more, visit the following websites: • High Technology Crime Investigation Association, www.htcia.org • International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists, www.iacis.com

DID YOU KNOW? U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the career of forensic science technician as one of the top ten science careers.

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Crime scene investigators (CSIs) collect evidence at the scenes of violent crimes, burglaries, fires, auto thefts and accidents, suicides, and other incidents or accidents. They have different titles depending on where they

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