Overview and History

The National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) was established in 2007 through a partnership initiative between the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Secret Service, the Alabama District Attorneys Association, the State of Alabama, and the city of Hoover. This state-of-the-art facility will provide state and local law enforcement officers the training necessary to conduct basis electronic crimes investigations, respond to network intrusion incidents, and conduct computer forensics examinations.

This facility offers state and local law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges a variety of cyber related courses based on the Secret Service electronic crimes training model. All NCFI training courses are made available through funding from the Department of Homeland Security. All travel, lodging, and per diem expenses are paid by the Department of Homeland Security and courses are provided at no costs to attendees. Upon completion of training, attendees are issued all computer equipment, hardware, software, manuals, and tools necessary to conduct electronic crimes investigations and forensic examinations.

This innovative facility and strategic partnership will substantially enhance law enforcement efforts to suppress the continually evolving and increasing number of electronic crime cases affecting communities nationwide.