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August 13, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Pro-Active Patrol | Construction Sites Burglaries

One of the most vulnerable locations for burglaries are construction sites but companies routinely leave equipment, tools, and even keys for specialty vehicles in plain sight, or at least in accessible areas. And many companies don’t pay for overnight security, leaving construction sites open for burglars and thieves.

July 30, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Mishandled or Lost Physical Evidence

Most law enforcement officers performing investigative duties are thorough, hardworking, and good at what they do. That being said, even the best investigators make mistakes from time to time.

July 16, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Storing Digital Evidence Efficiently

The technology surrounding digital storage devices has improved at an incredibly rapid pace. Today, the notion that this technology was ever cutting edge seems quaint. The advantage for law enforcement organizations is that this new technology can be extremely useful in storing the various types of digital evidence. From electronic documents and still pictures to video and audio recordings, electronic evidence can be managed and store relatively cheaply and easily.

June 25, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Introducing The New GDPR Law For Better Data Security

GDPR, officially known as European Union Regulation is a brand-new law that affects a very broad section of citizens, businesses, and government agencies.

June 18, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Ballistics | The Science of Firearms

Law enforcement officers need basic ballistics knowledge for safe firearm handling and evidence management. Agencies must ensure evidence systems accurately track weapon details like make, model, and caliber.

May 28, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Border Search Authority and the Fourth Amendment

Border search authority, as old as the U.S. Constitution, is a critical tool for Homeland Security personnel. It aids in their mission to protect the nation and its people by allowing searches at borders to maintain security and enforce laws.

May 21, 2018 | 10 minutes read

Investigations | Abandoned Houses

Abandoned properties can be havens for criminal behavior, ranging from drug dens, to theft rings, to murder. They serve as a breeding ground for criminals to reside in, virtually undetected, while harming a community, and also a place to dispose of evidence where law enforcement access is restricted.

April 30, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Computer Crimes

Computers have abundantly changed the lives of every man, woman, and child in the United States. Unfortunately, this also means that criminals are also using computers and there is some kind of nexus to a computer with nearly every crime committed.

April 23, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Proper Forensic Examination of Electronic Evidence

Today’s investigators will inevitably handle electronic evidence. Even without forensic certification, they must have basic knowledge of computer forensics and evidence management.

April 09, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Disposition | from A to Z

The proper handling of evidence, from the initial seizure to the eventual final destruction is of the utmost importance, and improper handling of evidence can have dire consequences.