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Cary Leaders Consider Funding for Cyber Crimes Unit
Cary police want to use the Internet to catch criminals, but town leaders must first approve thousands of dollars in funding for the project.
Posted — UpdatedCARY, N.C. — Cary police want to use the Internet to catch criminals, but town leaders must first approve thousands of dollars in funding for the project.
According to Cary police, $230,000 is needed to help fund a new cyber crimes unit.
Last year, Cary detectives investigated more than 480 computer-related cases, including 70 identity theft crimes.
If the department gets the green light, the money will fund extensive training, new equipment and two detectives assigned primarily to computer-related crimes.
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