OPDAT and the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) jointly administer the U.S. Transnational and High-Tech Crime Global Law Enforcement Network (GLEN) of International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) attorney advisors who promote America First priorities by developing the ability of selected prosecutors, investigators, and judges to combat intellectual property (IP) crime and cybercrime in the context of transnational organized crime.
The ICHIP Liaison Prosecutor will work with Eastern European country representatives at Eurojust and the European Cybercrime Centre to strengthen the ability of Eastern European countries to combat transnational organized cybercrime. During his or her tenure, the ICHIP Liaison Prosecutor will provide assistance on a variety of criminal justice projects including: (1) training and skills development for prosecutors, police and judges, including through case-based mentoring on transnational organized cybercrime cases; (2) identify gaps in existing law, advise legislative bodies on enactment of effective legislation and amendment of existing laws to increase enforcement efficacy; and (3) build capacity within the law enforcement agencies to combat transnational organized cybercrime. During his or her tenure, the selected attorney will work closely with law enforcement and government officials, including prosecutors, judges, legislators, and others to develop and carry out the justice sector assistance program.
The ICHIP will work under the auspices of the United States Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands, representing the Department of Justice and OPDAT to strengthen regional efforts to combat cyber and IP crimes. This position has a primary focus on cybercrimes.
The ICHIP will also provide strategic guidance to key justice sector partners in the region to hold criminals fully accountable, particularly on those crimes with a U.S. nexus. The ICHIP will work closely with OPDAT and CCIPS headquarters staff and U.S. interagency partners to ensure lines of effort meet Departmental and U.S. Government objectives.
