The Cyber Investigations Unit serves as a regional law enforcement resource for internet & computer crimes in Arkansas. The Fort Smith Police Department and others in the
region as well as all over the state have combined to share resources in the battle against the online exploitation of children. The Cyber Investigations Unit is also a part
of the US Attorney’s Project Safe Childhood (PSC) which works to prosecute child exploitation offenders. Since forming the Cyber Investigations Unit, it has been partnered with
Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Innocent Images Task Force, and with the United States Secret Service. These federal agencies
help provide training, equipment and other resources to this department and community. By working together in all of these areas we can maximize our resources and our ability to
protect our children. The unit is also available to assist the community, schools and other organizations with internet safety presentations and the prevention of victimization.
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| Joe Barnes is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division where his primary responsibilities include the examination and analysis of numerous types
of digital data, including but not limited to computer hard drives and cell phones. Detective Barnes' other duties include speaking to churches, schools, civic groups, and the
community about keeping kids safe while using the internet. Detective Barnes is also a member of the Fort Smith SWAT Team and has been with the Fort Smith Police Department for 8 years.
Detective Barnes received his Bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University in 1999 and is currently working on his Masters in Business Administration.
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Alvey Matlock has been with the Police department since 2005 and is currently assigned to the Administrative Service Division where his primary
responsibilities include managing the Public Safety network infrastructure, 911 Communications Center, Regional Mobile Data system and reports to Sgt. Holland
as a member on the Cyber Investigations Team. Alvey has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Arkansas Tech University.
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