Biography

Michael Bazzell

Michael Bazzell is the Computer Crime Detective for the Alton, Illinois Police Department. Since 1997, he has handled numerous cases involving all types of Computer Crime and Computer Forensic Analysis, including several State and Federal cases throughout the Metro-East St. Louis area. In 2005, Michael was assigned full time to the FBI’s Cyber Crime Task Force, where he continues to investigate Federal cases prosecuted by the United State’s Attorney’s Office. He is also a part time instructor for Lewis & Clark College teaching Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensics, and Computer Investigation. Since 2002 he has been an active member of the elite Technical Operations Group of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, and served five years as the Director of the Metro-East Regional Computer Crime Enforcement Group under the authority of the Illinois Attorney General. As an active member of these organizations, he has been involved in numerous high-tech crime investigations including online child solicitation, manufacture of child pornography, child abduction, kidnapping, cold-case homicide, terrorist threats, and high level criminal intrusions.

In his free time, he is a published photographer, freelance writer, and studio musician.

Testimonials

"Mike Bazzell held the audience rapt for two hours at our recent annual sales meeting. His humorous, practical presentation resonated with the group as he discussed the magnitude of cybercrime and the creativity of its perpetrators. The best part? Detective Bazzell never presents a problem for which he does not share the solution. If anyone in your organization has ever used a computer, smart phone, or credit card, I heartily recommend that you invite Mike to address your group."
... Sue Hamilton, Vice President, Administration, Chicago Tube & Iron

"We hired Mike Bazzell to speak at a conference and the feedback speaks for itself. Attendees stated, “WOW….it was one of the best presentation I have ever seen!” and “We would like Mike to come back again to update everyone on the latest information on computer crimes.” “He was excellent”. Mike received some of the highest evaluation marks that we have seen."
... Cindy Dieck, Senior Vice President, ARPCO

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