Police Computer/Digital Forensics News & Articles

On-demand webinar: How to elevate your investigations: Embracing the latest in digital forensics software

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The evolution of a key tool in law enforcement

Leveraging the cloud to uplevel your digital forensics practice

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Agencies can clear their case backlogs and better manage their workflows with a secure, scaled cloud solution

Ohio officer leverages scholarship program to land his agency its first digital forensics lab

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Scholarship recipients receive a year's training with some of the leading experts in digital forensics

High-tech toolkit to analyze digital evidence made more efficient, budget-friendly for LE

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Purdue University researchers have simplified FileTSAR+ functionality and packaging to improve setup, use and maintenance

Scrubbing your personal information from the internet: Where do LEOs start?

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Start by removing your information from the most popular sites, as that's where your information is exposed

On-demand webinar: Investigating dark web artifacts

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Learn what to look for quickly and effectively on the dark web

On-demand webinar: Turning disparate data into an actual investigation: Examining online criminal communication

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Understand how your agency can benefit from data deep-dive analysis

Internet history helped Portland investigator crack the "How to Murder your Husband" case

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Following breadcrumbs in Nancy Crampton Brophy's browsing history allowed investigator Aaron Sparling to retrace Brophy’s steps after she murdered her husband

5 must-follow steps to ensure your privacy as an LEO and business owner

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These steps will help you maintain your privacy so you can focus on running your business

How smaller agencies can conduct effective digital investigations

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All criminals will eventually leave a digital footprint that police can use to find, track, or obtain evidence

Photos: Visit the IACP 2022 exhibit hall

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Here's a sampling of the products on display at this year's IACP annual conference

Albuquerque PD to expand its social media sleuthing team

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Chief Harold Medina said the Digital Intelligence Team has been instrumental in helping detectives solve cases

5 common myths about the online privacy of LEOs

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Here’s how cops can protect themselves, their families and take back their privacy

6 action items that should be part of every police department's technology strategy

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Staying on top of advances in police technology may seem overwhelming, so we tapped those in the know to list essential tasks for police leaders

16 features to look for in a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)

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A DEMS is the virtual command post for managing all the digital evidence a police department collects

How law enforcement can use digital technology to intercept human trafficking

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LE agencies can work with non-profit organizations to use data-driven methods to effectively (and rapidly) combat human trafficking

The importance of social media in criminal investigation analysis (white paper)

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In this white paper, we will take a closer look at social media platforms and how valuable they can be in an investigation

Evidence and the cloud: How does your agency measure up? (infographic)

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‘Paperwork’ may have gone digital, but most cops still say evidence management is a serious challenge, according to a recent Police1 survey

How technology-focused training can improve police investigations

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Just as training for firearms handling and driving are considered essential, digital forensics training needs to be obligatory, not optional

Tyler Technologies launches digital evidence board software

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Link Analysis uses agencies’ internal records to map out relationships for investigations

IACP 2021 preview: Using digital forensics to gain drug intelligence

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With the constant threat of newly emerging drugs, it is critical law enforcement develops a common operation picture of the drug landscape

How to build stronger cases through effective communications exploitation

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Save time and increase accuracy using this tool for collecting and analyzing live and historical data from both phone- and Internet-based communications service providers

Tips on how police officers can protect their privacy online

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While you can't become completely invisible online, you should strive to become a challenging target; here's why taking these steps is a worthwhile investment