Evidence Management

Evidence-based management is making decisions through considering the evidence on file and thinking critically about the facts of data. Please, see the articles below on evidence management.

Financial Evidence Packaging | Evidence Management
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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Fingerprint Analysis | Evidence Management
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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How to collect physical evidence in inclement weather
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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Evidence room physical security
December 07, 2015 | 4 minutes read
Evidence room physical security

Evidence rooms are often located out of the way, like in basements or off-site. While this can be fine, it’s crucial to ensure the facility truly protects the evidence. A recent burglary in Vermont highlights that police facilities don’t guarantee security. Security measures include thorough background checks for staff, controlled key and fob access, secure building materials, and strict visitor policies. Implementing multi-layered door security and comprehensive inventory checks during personnel changes are vital. Security cameras and alarm systems can enhance protection, and effective evidence management software is essential. Every evidence room requires tailored security strategies to guard against theft.

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The Age of Digital Evidence
November 23, 2015 | 3 minutes read
The Age of Digital Evidence

Law enforcement must be flexible and open to change so they take advantage of new technologies in the digital evidence realm to remain one step ahead.

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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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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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