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.

Firearms in the evidence room
November 09, 2015 | 6 minutes read
Firearms in the evidence room

Firearms are challenging for evidence technicians due to safety and disposal issues. Each state and agency has unique laws and procedures, so we’ll cover some key highlights.

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Managing evidence at suspicious death scenes
October 26, 2015 | 4 minutes read
Managing evidence at suspicious death scenes

A death investigation requires careful attention to detail. Investigators must methodically gather evidence and document findings to determine the cause of death and seek justice, using tools like evidence management software for accuracy.

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How to collect digital evidence in inclement weather?
October 19, 2015 | 5 minutes read
How to collect digital evidence in inclement weather?

Inclement weather complicates crime scene photography. Use off-camera flash or none, rely on tripods, and use aperture priority. Modern cameras record settings in metadata for court. Practice techniques in mock scenarios for best results.

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Successful search warrants
October 12, 2015 | 5 minutes read
Successful search warrants

Executing search warrants requires strict adherence to the Fourth Amendment. Proper evidence management, documentation, and best practices ensure cases withstand scrutiny, protecting both citizens’ rights and integrity of law enforcement agencies.

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Evidence and the human element!
September 28, 2015 | 3 minutes read
Evidence and the human element!

Despite advances in technology, evidence management still faces human challenges. Errors in collection, packaging, and judgment persist, highlighting the need for both reliable software and vigilant personnel.

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Should police officers use evidence management software?
September 21, 2015 | 4 minutes read
Should police officers use evidence management software?

As we talk with prospective clients, we sometimes encounter resistance from evidence room personnel regarding police officers doing the initial data entry portion of evidence management. This resistance is to be expected, I suppose, from anyone accustomed to taking handwritten information and transferring it to whatever database or spreadsheet might be in use. It’s just […]

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10 Things to look for in digital evidence management systems
September 14, 2015 | 4 minutes read
10 Things to look for in digital evidence management systems

When choosing a digital evidence management system, look for ease of use, versatile file acceptance, authentication, a full chain of custody, digital sharing, customizable user permissions, enhancement tools, support for various video formats etc.

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Paperwork, a time killing machine for law enforcement
August 17, 2015 | 3 minutes read
Paperwork, a time killing machine for law enforcement

Most police officers didn’t join to handle paperwork, yet despite advances, even small cases can involve a staggering amount of documentation.

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Cold cases evidence management, the forgotten evidence…
August 03, 2015 | 6 minutes read
Cold cases evidence management, the forgotten evidence…

Converting old cold case evidence is crucial. Proper documentation, clear labeling, and digital management systems ensure accuracy and support future investigations.

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Packaging and labeling evidence
July 27, 2015 | 3 minutes read
Packaging and labeling evidence

Adherence to the proper handling, packaging and labeling of evidence will not only reduce the inherent cost to correct any errors, it will mitigate potential liability to the agency.

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