Best Practices in Evidence Management, Storage & Collaboration

Digital evidence management faces significant challenges in modern law enforcement. The overwhelming volume and diversity of data from various sources create critical issues with current practices. Portable storage devices and disconnected systems lead to data silos, hindering efficient access and increasing the risk of data loss. Maintaining an unbroken chain of custody becomes complex, with difficulties in documenting transfers and preventing unauthorized access. Siloed approaches result in incomplete data sets, inconsistent formats, and reduced collaboration between teams. This presentation provides a framework for centralized digital evidence management systems that integrate existing platforms, provide unified repositories, and automate evidence tracking, thereby improving collaboration, enhancing case efficiency, and maintaining legal compliance.