Welcome to the Miami Valley RCFL’s Web Site

MVRCFL in the news

3/5/12: Miami Valley RCFL Aids Child Rape Investigation — An Ohio adoptive father is charged with raping three children under his care, and prostituting one of the boys. Investigators enlisted the expertise of the Miami Valley RCFL to examine digital evidence associated with the case — learn more.

Welcome to the Miami Valley Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (MVRCFL) Web page. Our mission is to provide the highest quality digital forensics services and assistance to any law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in the southern half of Ohio.

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 MVRCFL provides.

The MVRCFL 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 program, or contact the Laboratory Director, Dave Barnes on (937) 291-5363 or via e-mail, barnesd@mvrcfl.org.

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 MVRCFL 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.

Training Opportunities

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