Evidence Management
Using specialized techniques, investigators unlock critical information for strong cases
Its role in keeping communities safe will only grow – departments have to keep up
Authenticate and corroborate using device data
Federal, state or private grant funding may be a great option to cover the cost of a law enforcement agency’s digital forensics tools
This alternate way of capturing and preparing evidence gives law enforcement a much-needed tool in the fight against crime in the digital age.
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Switching to an automated bar code evidence management system is making input and retrieval faster and easier for the Comal County Sheriff’s Office
A smart holster sensor can take this responsibility off your shoulders
Motorola’s new Si200 bodycam pairs with its CommandCentral Vault software for more efficient management of video and other digital evidence
In today’s constantly connected culture, there’s a new tier of eyes and ears to assist with police investigations
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What challenges will law enforcement face in 2019?
How cloud computing and mobility have become an extension of the officer’s duty belt
Video and other computer-based evidence requires a secure solution that manages the chain of custody for successful presentation
Find out how an evidence management system will help your agency successfully pass your next evidence audit
Civil liberties advocates had warned that the app could be used to delete communications that could be requested during the discovery process in court cases
Learn what features to look for, what policies to implement and how to save money with a single device
Many police departments currently have the capability to use body-worn camera footage to improve training protocol. If the advancements don’t require futuristic tech, what is available, and how can we deploy the fundamental changes?
This investigation technique opens the door to potentially solving many more cold cases, but law enforcement must be sure they remain within legal boundaries
Integration of physical and digital evidence makes it easier for officers, detectives and evidence managers to share critical information
The newly-released records also offer a window into the crimes that terrorized California
During a recent seminar, investigator Paul Holes detailed the methods he used to track the killer
A mobile digital forensics lab allows detectives to gather electronic data from devices at a crime scene without taking them to a lab for testing
Magnet Forensics, founded by a former investigator, offers a way to process, review and share a wide range of digital evidence artifacts
Here are five things police departments need to do ahead of time in order to take advantage of the volumes of potential evidence captured by the public
Phoenix police were able to arrest a man suspected of killing nine in a three-week span thanks in part to new technology
The National Integrated Ballistic Network affords investigators the ability to compare their ballistic evidence against evidence from other violent crimes
This software can help investigators determine they’re using the right version of the right forensic tool
We explore training and tactics for best utilizing these tools and key considerations for procurement in this guide to the emerging video technologies shaping LE
Software-defined storage allowed the Orchard Park Police Department to deploy body-worn cameras
Evidence software manufacturers are implementing systems that save time and improve operational efficiency for both police officers and evidence personnel
The bullet fragment pulled from Bianca Roberson’s head during an autopsy matched the caliber of gun they found at the suspect’s house
James Emerson, Chair of the IACP Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Committee, offers tips on how PDs can handle vast volumes of digital evidence