The Norwood Police Department is honored to host the Metrolec Computer Crime Unit. The Computer Crime Unit is managed by Lieutenant Peter F. Kelly of the Norwood Police Department.
This Computer Crime Unit (CCU) is divided into four divisions.
Investigative Division: Responsible for investigating incoming cases and gathering information, evidence, and probable cause for further legal action; or to track and identify suspects when needed. These investigations often lead to the seizure of computer equipment.
Forensic Division: Responsible for forensically examining computer hardware that has been identified by investigators as related to a violation of the law. Members conduct computer forensic exams for the gathering of evidence related to these crimes.
Training Division: Responsible for computer crime prevention training. These members create and initiate training classes for the general public, such as the "Internet Safety for Kids"
Website Division: A new section of the unit that is endeavoring to bring the operation of MetroLEC website in house.
The Computer Crime Unit (CCU) is available to assist in the investigation of computer crimes, or for assistance where a computer was used as a tool of storage, communication or any other function. The unit is fully equipped to receive computer hardware and forensically examine it for evidence.