Cyber crimes unit welcomes record eight student interns | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Cyber crimes unit welcomes record eight student interns Cyber crimes unit welcomes record eight student interns Published: August 21, 2019 Author: Erin Blasko Cyber Crimes Unit. Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame. A record eight University of Notre Dame students will intern with the St. Joseph County Cyber Crimes Unit this year, working with local and federal law enforcement to investigate technology crimes in the local community.   Six Notre Dame students interned with the unit last year. As sworn investigators, the interns, representing multiple areas of study, will assist with a variety of tasks, from analyzing evidence and assisting with search warrants to testifying at trial. This is the fourth year that Notre Dame students have interned with the Cyber Crimes Unit. While other universities participate in similar units, St. Joseph County’s is the only one that swears in its interns, giving them the necessary powers to conduct any type of investigation. “The impact that the Notre Dame students have had on investigations is incredible. In their search for justice, they have not only provided crucial evidence for prosecutions, they have exonerated several subjects who had been falsely accused,” said Mitch Kajzer, director of the Cyber Crimes Unit. “Their work has become a model for other partnerships throughout the country.” Though open to all Notre Dame students, the unit is specifically supported by the Idzik Computing and Digital Technologies Program, a collaboration among the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Engineering and the Mendoza College of Business. This year’s interns, all juniors or seniors, are: • Brianna Drummond, Prospect, Kentucky (political science) • Julia Gately, Lake Forest, Illinois (economics) • Laura Hernandez, Newton, Massachusetts (sociology) • Carolyn Kammeyer, Gulf Breeze, Florida (political science) • Brendan Keane, Bandera, Texas (business technology) • Brooke Sabey, Seattle, Washington (film, television and theater) • Hannah Sarkey, St. John, Indiana (computer science) • Lexie Van Den Heuvel, Mequon, Wisconsin (business technology) The St. Joseph County Cyber Crimes Unit is a division of the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office that works closely with local and federal law enforcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to combat technology crimes. The unit is based out of Hammes Mowbray Hall, home of the Notre Dame Police Department. Learn more about the Cyber Crimes Unit.  Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu Posted In: University News Community News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related August 19, 2022 ‘Rudy’ returns to Notre Dame Stadium for free Flick on the Field August 03, 2022 Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of US Congresswoman Jackie Walorski February 28, 2022 Medieval Institute partners with Adams High School for hands-on course in medieval history December 01, 2021 Philanthropy and the Common Good students award $78,600 to local nonprofits May 06, 2021 Notre Dame, Indiana Michigan Power 'flip the switch' on new solar facility For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn