Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau
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The Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau is the branch of the Garda Síochána that investigates computer crime, including providing digital forensics.[1]
The unit was established in 1991 as part of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and known as the Cyber Crime Investigation Unit.[1] With the growth in computer crime and the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland report, the unit was re-established in 2017.[1]
Organisation
The unit is divided into Computer Forensics 1 (CFE1) and 2 (CFE2), the Cybercrimes Investigations Unit, the Cyber Intelligence Unit, the Cyber Security Unit and Cyber Safety Unit.[1]
The unit has headquarters in Harcourt Square, Dublin and in 2021 four hubs were established in Cork, Galway, Mullingar and Wexford.[1]
Responsibilities
- The unit provides digital forensics capabilities and examines digital media seized in criminal investigations.[1]
- It also trains people to be digital first responders who work with local District Detective Units.[1]
- It investigates child exploitation cases and tries to identify the makers of child abuse material.[1]
