Welcome to the Western New York's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory's (WNYRCFL) Web page. On September 7, 2006, we officially opened for business - and accept service requests from any law enforcement agency within the designated 17 counties of Western New York.
The WNYRCFL's mission is to provide our customers with high quality digital forensics services and training. 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 WNYRCFL has to offer.
The WNYRCFL 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 RCFL Program, or contact Laboratory Director Robert Kosakowski on (716) 362-8600 or via e-mail, Robert.Kosakowski@ic.fbi.gov.
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 WNYRCFL 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.
*MAINTENANCE ALERT*
The RCFL Training Registration System will be down for maintenance for one hour on Wednesday, February 1 between 5 PM and 10 PM EST. During that time, the site will be unavailable for any activity.
If you have any questions, please contact your local training administrator.
Training Opportunities
Click here to view the WNYRCFL's training information and to see a comprehensive listing of the RCFL Program's course offerings.
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.