Evidence

Evidence pertains to facts or information demonstrating that something is true. Evidence can include information on frame rate, data breaches, smart home, metadata, national security, phenotyping, privacy, metadata, genetic tests, and privacy.

December 05, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Training | Refresher Training

Arriving at an appropriate formula for refresher training doesn’t have to be major headache. Using research to arrive at your plan is a way to eliminate some of the long thought that can slow your progress.

November 21, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Records Triage | Deciding What to Remove and When

Evidence rooms are beasts that require intensive care upfront, to get them in order and ready for use. Once your evidence room is up to the standards, it will get your agency closer to its goals of transparency, integrity, and efficiency.

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.

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