The Phone as Your Witness
Leveraging Digital Forensic Evidence in the Courtroom
The growing use of smartphones, social media platforms, and online communication channels has brought forth an unprecedented era of connectivity and information exchange. Over 90% of all crime today is recognized as having a digital element. Understanding how to preserve, collect, analyze, and use digital evidence is now an essential component of a prosecutor’s success in a courtroom.
This white paper highlights the significance and challenges of digital evidence, along with opportunities at the intersection of law and technology.
Topics Covered:
- Is digital evidence accepted in court? How do you make it relevant?
- What types of digital evidence can be gathered and used?
- How can prosecuting teams work through the enormous volume of digital evidence?
- What are the challenges to effectively using digital evidence in the courtroom?
- Plus — case examples and carrier data retention policies!
This resource is for active law enforcement and government personnel only. An agency email is required to download.