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.

Evidence Room Integrity | It’s More Than Policy, It’s Your Actions
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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Evidence Collection | Confrontational Interrogations and Evidentiary Value
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.

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Collecting Evidence from Violent Suspects | Evidence Management
June 27, 2016 | 7 minutes read
Collecting Evidence from Violent Suspects | Evidence Management

No evidence on a violent suspect is worth injury to ourselves, or others, or death. Getting violent suspects under control is our priority then evidence collection should start. Training and developing policy to deal with these situations is what solves problems later.

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Evidence Room | Handling Lost & Found
May 30, 2016 | 9 minutes read
Evidence Room | Handling Lost & Found

Patrol personnel are quite capable of handling lost and found items, and with a little support they can carry out the mission more efficiently.

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Evidence Room | Staging Areas and Security
May 23, 2016 | 8 minutes read
Evidence Room | Staging Areas and Security

Evidence room staging area security and access control is an important cornerstone that is often mistakenly overlooked when building the evidence room.

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Evidence Room | Personnel & Association Selection
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.

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Evidence Room | Inheriting the Blob
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.

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Evidence Collection | Inclement Weather Considerations
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.

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Evidence and the Fourth Amendment
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.

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The Argument for a Dedicated Evidence Management Custodian
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.

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