Detective describes the methodical process of collecting and cataloging digital evidence from the residence, including computers, DVR, and surveillance systems, while noting that no blood or signs of struggle were found at the scene—indicating a shift from initial investigation procedures to detailed forensic analysis.
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“Detective describes the methodical process of collecting and cataloging digital evidence from the residence, including computers, DVR, and surveillance systems, while noting that no blood or signs of struggle were found at the scene—indicating a shift from initial investigation procedures to detailed forensic analysis.”
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Digital forensics can recover deleted files years after deletion!
Investigators use specialized tools to extract data from devices even after files are erased — shaping modern criminal cases. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksHow many terabytes of data did FBI forensic labs examine in 2022?
- Under 1,000 TB
- About 5,000 TB
- Over 10,000 TB
- Over 50,000 TB
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Over 10,000 TB
Digital forensic evidence must follow strict chain-of-custody rules
Any misstep collecting digital evidence — like a DVR or computer — can make it inadmissible in court. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksWhat Supreme Court case first required warrants to search digital devices?
- Riley v. California
- Carpenter v. United States
- Kyllo v. United States
- United States v. Jones
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Riley v. California
Topic poll · all networksWhat % of criminal cases today involve digital evidence?
- Under 25%
- Around 50%
- Over 90%
- Exactly 75%
Guess, then reveal the answer
Over 90%
Investigators use 'write-blockers' to collect digital evidence without altering it.
Write-blockers, hardware devices developed in the 1990s, prevent any data from being written to a drive during forensic copying. This preserves the legal chain of custody, making the evidence admissible in court.