• Domestic Violence
    Working to End Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Victim Assistant
    24 Hour "Cooling-Off" Period
    Protective Order Assistance Partnership
  • Sexual Assault Awareness
    Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
    Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
    Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
    "Blame It On The Alcohol" Campus Education Program
  • Dropout Prevention
    Helping Kids Graduate Helps the Community
    Fight Crime, Invest in Kids
  • Latino Outreach
    Preventing Domestic Violence
    Resources for Spanish-Speaking Crime Victims
    Encouraging Crime Reporting
  • Get A Ride!
    Prevent Drunk Driving
    Public Education and Enhanced Enforcement
  • Never Leave a Child
    Unattended
    Keep Kids Safe
    Child Abuse Prevention
    Child Advocacy Center
  • Pharmaceutical Safe Disposal
    Program
    Safely Dispose of Unused and Unwanted Rx
    Safe and Convenient Drop Boxes
    Protect Public Safety, Health, and the Environment

NEW: Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU)

The Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit processes digital evidence to improve prosecution outcomes, both by strengthening meritorious cases and by exonerating the innocent.  The Monroe County HTCU serves prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, and Washington Counties.

The HTCU is staffed by Director Levi Minnick and Indiana University Police Detective Christopher Brummett.  Please submit any questions or feedback about the HTCU to Director Minnick at (812) 855-2815 or by email at htcu@iu.edu.

HTCU Partners

  • Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Erika Oliphant
  • Indiana University

Services Available

Prosecutors:  The Unit will assist prosecutors in the served counties with obtaining and analyzing digital evidence.  The Unit will work with prosecutors to develop search warrants and subpoenas, will interpret digital evidence, and will provide courtroom testimony as needed.

Law Enforcement:  The Unit will provide support and training to law enforcement officers in your county.  We will assist in the investigation and prosecution of cases with digital evidence.  We will provide guidance and forms for subpoenas, consents, search warrants, and other investigatory documents.  The Unit will provide the following training upon request:

  1. Where digital evidence may be found during a criminal investigation;
  2. How to properly collect digital evidence;
  3. How to properly handle, store and submit the digital evidence; and
  4. How to interpret the results of the Unit’s analysis and present this evidence in Court.

Digital evidence is both commonplace and plentiful, so the Unit will not be able to process every piece of digital evidence gathered in every case.  Except in limited circumstances, the Unit will accept and process digital evidence in felony cases only.  Director Minnick will establish case priority based on information provided to the Unit and assign cases accordingly.  To request expedited processing, please call Director Minnick for assistance.

Evidence Submission

The Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit uses Monolith Forensics for case initiation, evidence submission, and data management.  Prosecutors and law enforcement may access the website at https://app.monolithforensics.com/monroe-county-htcu.  When submitting a device, please include proof of a legal basis for the search of that device, such as consent to search or a search warrant, which can be uploaded through the Monolith portal.

The Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit’s digital forensics lab is physically located at the Indiana University Police Department at 1469 East 17th Street, Room 301, Bloomington, Indiana 47408.  This is where law enforcement personnel will bring evidence.

Mission Statement

Public Service

We represent the people of the State of Indiana to seek justice, promote greater public safety, and assist victims of crimes. We receive reports from law enforcement agencies and file criminal charges in appropriate cases. We will vigorously prosecute those who are guilty, while ensuring that the innocent are not wrongly convicted or oppressed.

The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office does not discriminate in the delivery of services or benefits based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Community-Based Prosecution

We work proactively with law enforcement and other organizations to encourage crime prevention and education efforts that enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in the community.

Meet the Prosecutor

Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Erika Oliphant

Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Erika Oliphant

Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Erika Oliphant is committed to fair and equal justice before the law, while professionally serving the needs of crime victims.