Evidence Management Software

Evidence management software makes it easier and more accessible for officers to access both digital and physical evidence. The software allows officers to access evidence from any location while the information is stored in a cloud technology system. Please, see the articles below on evidence management software.

June 28, 2022 | 4 minutes read

How to Generate Digital Evidence Reports in CaseGuard

All redaction or enhancement work that a user performs when navigating CaseGuard Studio will be reflected in the Print Reports feature.

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.

February 06, 2017 | 5 minutes read

What to do with Seized Evidence

The case is finished. The suspect has been tried, convicted, and sentenced, and there is no longer a need to waste precious office space on holding seized evidence. What is a law enforcement department or agency supposed to do with seized evidence? Must seized evidence always be destroyed?

January 16, 2017 | 9 minutes read

Electronics & Jewelry Evidence Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards

Electronics and jewelry create specialized packaging needs, and different type of handling. In the end, we’re not too far off from much of what we’ve already discussed, but because we have some minor differences, we need to plan ahead, and get familiar with what we’re dealing with.

March 07, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Instruction & Introduction of Case Management & Assignment

Case management in law enforcement may not be the most exhilarating topic to cover when discussing law enforcement issues, but it is essential nonetheless. All law enforcement officers, but especially law enforcement officers operating in an investigative capacity must be trained and proficient in their department or agency’s case management system and evidence management system in order to do their jobs effectively.

April 27, 2015 | 4 minutes read

Why evidence management software? The old way still works!

Often, when talking to department heads at small or mid-size law enforcement agencies about their evidence room and whether or not they might benefit from evidence management software, we hear “the old way still works”. But does it? Really? I can’t help but wonder if the department head really understands the day to day operations […]

April 06, 2015 | 5 minutes read

Packaging and submitting physical evidence

Let’s discuss physical evidence for a few minutes. I’m talking about the actual process by which an item or items comes into the evidence room. Your agency, no doubt, already has its own policies and procedures that cover it, but maybe we can stimulate conversation and, perhaps, give you some pointers that may help. First […]

March 09, 2015 | 3 minutes read

How to handle cellphones, documents, and tapes in the evidence room

One of the many functions of the evidence room, and the reason for many of the rules and procedures when handling evidence, is to preserve the evidence and information from the case and crime scene to the extent possible. We’ve been discussing many different types of evidence, and here we’ll discuss a few more that […]

February 16, 2015 | 2 minutes read

How to handle found property in the evidence room

Another common evidence item that requires special attention is found property. Although it usually doesn’t relate to evidence or crimes, it is entirely possible that the item IS evidence and the crime has not yet been detected or reported. For that reason, found property needs to be handled in much the same way as actual […]

February 09, 2015 | 2 minutes read

How to handle biohazards, blood, and urine samples in the evidence room

Unfortunately, police officers and evidence custodians have to handle biohazard materials such as blood and urine from time to time, in and outside the evidence room. Following strict rules and procedures when handling such materials not only will protect your health, it will also protect other personnel handling the same items multiple times, as this […]

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