Investigation

Criminal investigation often involves inspecting a person or multiple people for a crime or multiple crimes that have been committed. Investigations often include collecting data, facts, and interviewing witness and suspects.

April 29, 2019 | 9 minutes read

Evidence Big Data | Big Problems: Servers, Clouds, and Court

The problem that evidence big data presents to law enforcement agencies is getting bigger by the hour. Some agencies have adopted the modern trends well, some have attempted to write the rules for themselves, other agencies are not willing to budge on the issue of data and its collective storage.

April 08, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Giglio v. United States | A Case Study

The case of Giglio v. United States has had a dramatic effect on the law enforcement community and how they perform their everyday duties. Law enforcement officers who are judged to have “Giglio material” attached to them often find that their careers become frozen in place in their agency.

March 04, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Digital Evidence EXIF Data

Digital evidence EXIF data acts as a second layer of data in digital evidence that we can use to obtain exacting information concerning a crime, and also can serve as a way to eliminate suspects.

December 10, 2018 | 8 minutes read

Pro-active Patrol | Felony Lane Gang

Simple patrol tactics can make a huge dent in the expectations these brazen criminals have moving forward. The more you can do to disincentivize their efforts, the more likely they are to move onto something else.

December 03, 2018 | 7 minutes read

Investigations | Commercial Burglaries

Burglaries of commercial property become some of the most creative ventures in criminality that officers receive exposure to. From violent smash and grabs to sophisticated “drywall jobs,” commercial burglary attempts have the stigma of bringing out some of the boldest behavior displayed by criminals. Let’s discuss some of the evidence challenges that present themselves in commercial burglaries.

November 12, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Community Evidence | Citizen Cameras & Evidentiary Concerns

Digital evidence is coming at law enforcement from a number of angles, none more pronounced than various content that citizens provide, whether they are a victim, complainant, witness, or another type of third party. Having the ability to navigate, and mitigate the challenges their content can present in the field is the job of your digital evidence management system.

November 05, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Memorialization of an Interview | Audio, Video, or Nothing?

Proper memorialization of interviews and interrogations are musts for any successful prosecution. Law enforcement officers conducting and leading these conversations must decide the best course of action for such interviews.

October 15, 2018 | 4 minutes read

Body worn camera considerations

Body cameras are essential for law enforcement to protect citizens as well as police officers. Policies must address usage, storage, privacy, and public access.

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.

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