Digital evidence and the U.S. Criminal Justice System. Identifying technology and other needs to more effectively acquire and utilize digital evidence.
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2015
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RAND Corporation
Abstract
Major shifts in the information technology landscape
over the past two decades have made the collection and
analysis of digital evidence an increasingly important
tool for solving crimes and preparing court cases. As technology
has become more portable and powerful, greater amounts of
information are created, stored, and accessed. Modern devices
can serve as huge repositories of personal information yet be
carried in a pocket and accessed with a single hand or even voice
command. There is a clear benefit to having ample information
to obtain convictions, but law enforcement and other criminal
justice partners need to balance the recovery and admissibility
of digital evidence with privacy concerns. This work discusses
the rise of digital evidence, unique challenges, and the results of
a workshop held to prioritize needs in digital evidence processing.
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investigation, evidence, digital, crime, technology
Citation
Goodison, S. E., Davis, R. C., & Jackson, B. A. (2015). Digital evidence and the U.S. Criminal Justice System. Identifying technology and other needs to more effectively acquire and utilize digital evidence. Rand Corporation.