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.

October 08, 2018 | 6 minutes read

The rising cost of Digital Evidence and its hidden fees

Managing digital evidence efficiently is crucial as volumes rise and budgets shrink. CDs/DVDs and outdated systems are costly. Modern web-based solutions offer better functionality and cost-effectiveness.

September 24, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Firearms Inventory and Tracking

When law enforcement firearms are lost or stolen, it not only leads to financial loss but also exposes the agency to significant legal risks if the weapon is used in a crime. This situation can severely compromise the department’s reputation.

September 17, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Evidence Management | Differences Between Chain of Custody & Audit Trails

Chain of custody, audit trail. They are simple documents, that mean everything to your evidence, and the acceptance of that evidence in court. You need to know the differences, and where information comes together.

August 27, 2018 | 7 minutes read

Community Evidence | Registering Cameras with Law Enforcement

The idea of camera registration is opening the doors to spectacular results for solving crime in various communities. Many privacy issues have already been answered, but we believe the next iteration of these programs is moving to a remote access model, where law enforcement receive permission from a citizen for each request, but that police download content without ever stepping foot on the citizen’s property.

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.

July 30, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Mishandled or Lost Physical Evidence

Most law enforcement officers performing investigative duties are thorough, hardworking, and good at what they do. That being said, even the best investigators make mistakes from time to time.

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.

June 18, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Ballistics | The Science of Firearms

Law enforcement officers need basic ballistics knowledge for safe firearm handling and evidence management. Agencies must ensure evidence systems accurately track weapon details like make, model, and caliber.

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.

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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