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Technology is advancing at such a rapid rate that the information in this special report must be examined in the context of current technology and practices adjusted as appropriate. 0 ` p S = E Applied to the criminal realm, a criminal investigation refers to the process of collecting information (or evidence) about a crime in order to: (1) determine if a crime has been committed; (2) identify the perpetrator; (3) apprehend the perpetrator; and (4) provide evidence to support a conviction in court. <<
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Several other outcomes such as recovering stolen property, deterring individuals from engaging in criminal behaviors, and satisfying crime victims have also been associated with the process. 37 15
The major problem for the police in conducting a criminal investigation is that not only is there potentially massive amounts of information available, but the relevance of the information is often unknown, the information is often incomplete, and the information is often inaccurate. Actions taken to secure and collect evidence should not change that evidence. This special report is intended to be a resource to any law enforcement personnel (investigators, first responders, detectives, prosecutors, etc.) <<
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It is recognized that all investigations are unique and the judgment of investigators should be given deference in the implementation of this special report. endobj /Type /Page /Length 540 All Rights Reserved If the perpetrator is able to minimize the amount of information available for the police to collect, or if the police are unable to recognize the information left behind, then the perpetrator will not be apprehended and therefore, the perpetrator will win the battle. endobj >> KFF.f@*nc81oAF^U?~u$K $M]=_"g_p]f#"R;$@Wr'z "]- 4W})?^5Ei6OEMz%Hxj-7ij=@?\:j2ooEtUQ]^wf?Gqy\1O={u/^/vugzwRmwc_E^BXA|m1m,)ooXa+s{+!99YfDe(t^;m}aP For more information on the seizure or examination of electronic evidence, see the other special reports in this series: Technology Working Group for Investigative Uses of High Technology, Power concerns with battery-operated devices, Answering machines and voice mail systems (digital and analog), Audio: Digital tools used to conduct examinations of audio formats, Data preservation (duplicating, imaging, copying), Encryption tools and passphrase protection, Internet tools to identify users and Internet connections (investigative), Vehicle black boxes and navigation systems, Chapter 3. 38 0 obj xc```b``f`a`e`0d $n trailer %PDF-1.4 stream %PDF-1.5 Specialized training may be required for the examination of many of the devices described in this special report. Before utilizing any technique described here, be sure and check your local regulations and procedures. /Prev 100085 Terms of Use, Police: Criminal Investigations - The Structure Of Criminal Investigations, Law Library - American Law and Legal Information, Police: Criminal Investigations - Criminal Investigation Defined, The Structure Of Criminal Investigations, Sources Of Information And Evidence In Criminal Investigations - Conclusion. 0000009725 00000 n 'T!c,QU+:Ps$V*9vh2, lo E.BX-q 0J YrJ9% 4*9nI u _ ( g Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders, Forensic Examination of Digital Evidence: A Guide for Law Enforcement, Digital Evidence in the Courtroom: A Guide for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors, Investigations Involving the Internet and Computer Networks. c'H M;4t2~Eb/t$A;;l41refT-+HiVrUzmb]jrM)t DCc6Pf7XMvF7cUiR]P6U 1 {Mh4=F\Uv}]:37"K=/!TOfy@.nQ2Kh$B2f>8,WZfm|j)FS5`iiRX.oOU#7g)|iy`*73:sxq^_. 0000000731 00000 n /Size 52 /Metadata 36 0 R 0000021684 00000 n Circumstances of individual cases and Federal, State, and local laws/rules may require actions other than those described in this special report.
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