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.

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.

May 21, 2018 | 10 minutes read

Investigations | Abandoned Houses

Abandoned properties can be havens for criminal behavior, ranging from drug dens, to theft rings, to murder. They serve as a breeding ground for criminals to reside in, virtually undetected, while harming a community, and also a place to dispose of evidence where law enforcement access is restricted.

April 30, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Computer Crimes

Computers have abundantly changed the lives of every man, woman, and child in the United States. Unfortunately, this also means that criminals are also using computers and there is some kind of nexus to a computer with nearly every crime committed.

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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