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November 14, 2016 | 6 minutes read

Evidence Records Management | What To Maintain | What Not To

Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. That’s the problem with government service. Because our evidence room can’t become a document warehouse, we’re not a magazine wholesaler, we’re a public safety agency storing and transferring evidence.

October 17, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Training | Training the Line

Effective evidence handling training is crucial. Use in-service sessions for targeted issues, annual training for refreshers, and monthly instruction days for continuous improvement. Engaging and relevant training builds investment and respect.

October 10, 2016 | 8 minutes read

Building Agency Evidence Room Structure

A test of any agency is finding a personnel structure that works for their evidence room, and their culture. The fact is, as you look around the room, you’ll likely find that your officers are great officers, and they have specialized knowledge that helps get through challenging moments the agency faces.

September 26, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Shoe impressions | Evidence management

Securing a crime scene quickly and accurately is crucial. Properly preserving evidence, like shoe impressions, is essential for investigations. Using digital evidence management software for photo logging helps maintain evidence integrity.

September 19, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Digital evidence on VHS tapes

Many agencies still store crucial evidence on VHS tapes, posing risks like loss, tampering, and difficulty in managing. Digitize and secure VHS evidence in digital management systems now to avoid future issues and ensure evidence integrity.

September 12, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Sexual Assault Kit Backlogs: A Disturbing Trend

Untested Sexual assault kit with potential DNA evidence that could solve a series of sexual assaults in the community should be alarming to any agency

August 29, 2016 | 14 minutes read

Training & Standards for Evidence Room Personnel

In this article, we’re going to examine the types of training evidence personnel, sworn or otherwise, will need in order to run a sufficient evidence room. We’ll also talk about the type of training that your personnel will not only need to be proficient in, but also what training they need to oversee for the rest of your agency.

August 22, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Room Integrity | It’s More Than Policy, It’s Your Actions

Integrity is crucial in all we do, from handling evidence to testifying in court. A recent incident where an evidence room issue was hidden led to careers lost and public trust damaged. Upholding integrity is essential to maintain credibility.

August 01, 2016 | 9 minutes read

Digital Evidence Metadata

Metadata plays a correspondingly important role in digital evidence, and in proving guilt or innocence in court. While the term metadata still seem drivel for the uninitiated, in this article, we aim to provide a basic understanding of digital evidence metadata.

July 25, 2016 | 10 minutes read

Evidence Collection | Confrontational Interrogations and Evidentiary Value

The amount of effort to achieve a confrontational interview can feel deceiving to reach, and is even trickier to control once you’ve reached that point. Documenting confrontation can present some serious challenges.