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May 09, 2016 | 16 minutes read

Evidence Room | Personnel & Association Selection

Selecting trustworthy personnel and conducting thorough audits are crucial for managing an evidence room. Establishing external relationships help maintain integrity and efficiency, ensuring that the evidence room remains secure and compliant.

May 02, 2016 | 18 minutes read

Evidence Room | Inheriting the Blob

Recovering evidence room from the blob into a state of the art evidence management operation is a difficult task but there are recommendations to ease the pain along the way.

April 25, 2016 | 10 minutes read

Cracks in our Foundation | Leaking Evidence

The damage of leaking evidence lies in the loss of reputation to investigate, to charge, to detain, to arrest, and overall for a law enforcement agency to function at its core.

April 11, 2016 | 7 minutes read

Evidence Collection | Inclement Weather Considerations

Evidence collection in inclement weather requires a well-trained team, quick decisions, and the right tools. Proper planning and adaptable roles are crucial to preserve evidence and ensure personnel safety.

April 04, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Evidence and the Fourth Amendment

The United States Constitution is the foundational legal document and the Fourth Amendment is the standard by which evidence must be obtained and secured.

March 28, 2016 | 5 minutes read

The Argument for a Dedicated Evidence Management Custodian

The intake, storage, and eventual destruction of evidence is an important task and law enforcement departments and agencies should treat it as such. Having a dedicated evidence management custodian can increase the odds of performing this task well and decrease the odds of losing cases or being sued due to issues with evidence.

March 14, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Fire Investigations

Fire investigators of today must be educated in the sciences, and are often called upon to perform the duties of police officers and firefighters. Fire investigators must also be trained and proficient in forensics and evidence management so that they may avoid the spoliation of evidence that may be needed in court.

March 07, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Instruction & Introduction of Case Management & Assignment

Case management in law enforcement is crucial, though not always thrilling. Officers, especially investigators, must be trained and skilled in their department’s case and evidence management systems to work effectively.

February 29, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Child Abuse Investigations

Rescuing a child from physical or sexual abuse can have positive impacts, helping to prevent trauma that may affect the victim well into adulthood. Law enforcement officers play a crucial role in making a real difference in the child’s future.

February 15, 2016 | 4 minutes read

Quartermaster Roles | Armorer

The armorer plays a crucial role in any agency, handling everything from firearm inventory and maintenance to safety and training. Integrating the armorer into your asset management system ensures they have the necessary oversight and control.