Requesting Assistance
When requesting assistance, the law enforcement agency should first contact the WNYRCFL to discuss the request, and then carefully complete one of the following forms or letters—
Request Letter —The requesting agency should write a letter on their stationary that explains the nature of the request. The letter must contain a supervising agent's signature, and can accompany either the Service Request Form or the Evidence Custody Form .
Service Request Form—Requests for on-site assistance are accepted on a case-by-case basis from any law enforcement agency in the WNYRCFL's service area. The WNYRCFL prioritizes each request according to the nature of the crime and uses the Service Request form to monitor and track cases.
Evidence Custody Form — If the service request involves the submission of digital evidence , include this form along with the request letter to ensure the integrity of the evidence while in the WNYRCFL's custody.
Training Requests —Any law enforcement agency in the WNYRCFL's service area may request training. Simply complete the Administrative Request form and submit it to the RCFL. Upon receipt, a WNYRCFL official will follow up with the requesting agency.
June 21, 2011 Former Boy Scout Leader Receives Jail Time — Western New York RCFL Provides Critical Digital Evidence
The prosecutor in the case cited the existence of pornographic file names on Michael Walleshauer's computer as key — get the full story.