CaseGuard Resources

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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February 08, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Fraud & Forgery Investigations

Fraud and forgery investigations may not seem like the most exciting cases to work on for law enforcement personnel, but they can be rewarding and significant nonetheless. Victims of fraud and forgery cases are often elderly or mentally challenged individuals who are vulnerable and need to be protected from bad actors.

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February 01, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Citizens Recording Law Enforcement Activities

Law enforcement officers across the US are being scrutinized more than ever, not only by news media, but by courts, political activists and citizens.

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January 18, 2016 | 14 minutes read

Financial Evidence Packaging | Evidence Management

Handling counterfeit currency, checks, bonds, deposit certificates, stock statements, and investment funds evidence properly is the first step in catching fraud criminals.

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January 11, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Fingerprint Analysis | Evidence Management

Fingerprints evidence management, while not as sexy as DNA evidence, can be instrumental in placing a person at the scene of a crime or an incident.

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January 04, 2016 | 5 minutes read

How to collect physical evidence in inclement weather

We do not get to pick our crime scenes. Instead, our crime scenes select us through random chance and whatever crazy schedule we might be working. Crime Scene Investigators must play with the hand we were dealt with by the suspect(s) and random chance. Crime scenes are presented to us in the extreme cold, extreme […]

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December 21, 2015 | 4 minutes read

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Video Redaction

Unforeseen challenges arise as law enforcement agencies collect more video evidence. From cruiser camera video to body camera and surveillance videos.

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