Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Edgar Rodriguez
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Edgar Rodriguez to head-up High Tech Crime Unit
Contributed By:The 411 News
Lake County Prosecutor's Office partnership with Purdue Northwest will aid students in Forensics Program
Crown Point – Lake County’s first ever High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU) will be led by the department’s long time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Edgar Rodriguez. “We received many resumes from some very qualified individuals vying for the position,” said Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter. “However, after careful consideration, we knew that DPA Rodriguez was the best candidate to spearhead the High Tech Crime Unit,” said Carter. “His understanding of what we do as prosecutors, coupled with his innate ability to excel in all that he does makes him the ideal choice moving forward.”
His extensive background working with law enforcement and investigations sets Rodriguez apart from others, added Carter. “For this particular role with the High Tech Crime Unit, we believe it is critical that we continue to forge a solid partnership with law enforcement and Rodriguez will continue to do just that.”
The HTCU is a partnership between the Office of the Lake County Prosecutor and Purdue Northwest (PNW) and will assist in investigations involving murder, robbery, drug distribution and other crimes of violence. The HTCU, under the supervision of the Prosecutor’s Office, will be tasked with developing specialized operations and processing digital evidence from computers, cameras, laptops, tablets, cell phones and other electronic devices and will reduce turnaround times in the collection of this type of evidence.
The HTCU will be housed at PNW’s Hammond location and will also give PNW students hands on experience in law enforcement investigations. “We look forward to availing the expertise of our faculty in this endeavor and having our students assist in developing new avenues of research,” said PNW Chancellor Thomas Keon. Within their intricate studies and with the guidance of professors, the Forensic Program students will learn and develop a high level of lab and research skills.
The HTCU is potentially set to open its operations the summer of 2022.
Story Posted:04/20/2022
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