How to

The how-to section covers information on how to perform specific tasks, including reducing a digital trail, performing genetic tests, how to prevent medical malpractice litigation, and how to protect cardholder data.

Pro-Active Patrol | Construction Sites Burglaries
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.

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Storing Digital Evidence Efficiently
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.

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Introducing The New GDPR Law For Better Data Security
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. 

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Border Search Authority and the Fourth Amendment
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.

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Investigations | Abandoned Houses
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.

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Proper Forensic Examination of Electronic Evidence
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.

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Evidence Disposition | from A to Z
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.

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Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Policy, Privacy & Personal Liability
March 12, 2018 | 9 minutes read
Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Policy, Privacy & Personal Liability

While implementing a body worn camera program can be a massive undertaking, policy is fundamentally important to the survival of any law enforcement agency.

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Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | FOIA and State Public Records Requests
March 05, 2018 | 14 minutes read
Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | FOIA and State Public Records Requests

Digital evidence, grant applications, camera footage, evidence receipts, case reports, and everything in between can be requested via an FOIA request.

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Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Criminal Prosecutions
February 12, 2018 | 17 minutes read
Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Criminal Prosecutions

The primary use of body cameras in law enforcement is criminal prosecutions but we would like to touch on the outer edges of good and bad practices.

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