17 Digital Forensics
17 Digital Forensics
17 Digital Forensics
Digital Forensics
DIGITAL FORENSICS Noting that digital devices
The use of digital devices in everyday life continues to increase as people may contain latent, trace,
integrate technology into their lives. It is estimated that as of 2010, there or biological evidence, the
were over 5 billion cellular phone subscribers worldwide. In addition, new investigator should thoroughly
consumer devices continue to be introduced, including tablet computers, document and preserve
wi-fi readers and media players, as well as internet capable automobiles and this potential evidence for
appliances. processing before the digital
evidence imaging has been
This prevalence of electronic devices in society is matched by a growing done. Please see our evidence
presence of evidence gathered from digital devices in criminal cases. collection and latent print
Current research suggests cell phones and their potential evidence may be sections of this catalog for the
found in over 50% of all violent crimes and an even larger percentage in drug right tools.
crimes in some jurisdictions. The proper investigation and preservation of
this evidence and the maintenance of its integrity is vital to making cases
that stand up to judicial challenges.
Like other evidence, there must be a protocol to establish how digital
data is documented, collected, and preserved. Special tools must be
utilized to extract information from the device on which it is stored without
compromising its integrity. In addition, electronic evidence, like other
evidence found at the scene, will usually require review by an expert, so care
must be taken to capture the information and package the device properly
so the digital examiner has the highest probability of gathering all of the VEHICLE SOLUTIONS!
potential evidence present.
Sirchie has developed a specially
It is the job of the first responder to review the crime scene for electronic
designed Mobile Computer/
devices and determine how each device should be processed. SIRCHIE ®
Cyber Crimes Investigation
is proud to offer high quality digital forensics solutions that will aid Vehicle.
investigations from the crime scene to the courtroom, including methods to
extract information from various electronic devices, as well as packaging to
insure the safe transport of the device to the digital examiner.