Digital Evidence for Frontline Investigators: Best Practices for Device Seizure & Exhibit Management

Are you an investigator involved in the seizure of digital devices during search warrants or crime scene investigations? Whether you’re a uniformed officer, detective, scenes of crime officer, or scientific officer, knowing how to properly identify, seize, and preserve digital evidence is critical to any investigation.

Join us for this IU Uncovered webinar, where experts will cover essential techniques for handling mobile devices in major operations. Learn how to recognize hot (AFU) vs. cold (BFU) devices, prevent data loss, and manage exhibits efficiently to maintain forensic integrity.

What You’ll Learn:

• Executing Search Warrants: Digital Evidence Considerations – Best practices for handling digital devices on-scene.
• Hot vs. Cold Devices: AFU & BFU Identification – Key indicators and proper handling techniques.
• Device Seizure & Data Preservation – Ensuring evidence is secured without compromising data.
• Exhibit Management in Major Operations – Efficient logging, tracking, and chain of custody procedures.
• Real-World Case Studies & Lessons Learned – Practical insights to improve on-scene procedures.

Register now!