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The Police Evidence Collection topic lets investigators and cops know what’s new in fingerprint technology, legal matters, administrative challenges and more.

Is your PD thinking about starting a redaction program or making your current system better? Read these key takeaways to ensure you’re on the right path
NFTs could bring iron-clad authenticity to every component of police records, evidence collection and storage
The impact of Barry Bonds, baseball player, on digital forensics
Policy-based recording and AI-assisted automation let officers do more with less, more safely
Find out more about audio and video redaction best practices, as well as the value of procuring a video redaction service provider
Does failure to collect DNA evidence change the outcome of a recent case or will eyewitness accounts be sufficient?
A DEMS is the virtual command post for managing all the digital evidence a police department collects
Witness first-hand how public safety operations are enhanced by the use of drones in multiple types of missions
Find out how autonomous drones equipped with new 3D scanning technology enable public safety agencies to capture and visualize data and evidence faster and more reliably than ever before, all with minimal training
The video shows an officer handing an empty plastic bag to a second officer for evidence collection, police said
Technology plays a key role in successful search and recovery operations; here are four underwater search tools than can help rescue divers in a time of need
Building proficiency in digital evidence collection is key to uncovering insights that can solve more crimes faster
The advantages of body-worn cameras in law enforcement and corrections are well-documented, but the disadvantages can be an unwelcome surprise. Learn why this agency sought a new vendor after only three years.
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said the drone will be valuable in recovering evidence from the water and checking to see if people are trapped in a submerged vehicle
FLIR’s range of thermal imaging monoculars distinguish objects and people by their heat signatures, even in broad daylight
One officer’s story of distress and assistance illustrates why BodyWorn is more than a body camera – it’s a lifesaver
During her tragically short life, Ginger Fleischli enjoyed a close and loving relationship with her sibling, Jack, 11 years her senior
Evidence management is anything but straightforward these days, but no less critical; these products and procedures can help
Find out why one agency chose to keep its original evidence management software vendor when upgrading other systems
Some privacy experts have concerns about video-sharing partnerships with police
What can officers do to protect themselves while investigating drug-related crimes?
Switching to an automated bar code evidence management system is making input and retrieval faster and easier for the Comal County Sheriff’s Office
In today’s constantly connected culture, there’s a new tier of eyes and ears to assist with police investigations
Find out how an evidence management system will help your agency successfully pass your next evidence audit
Civil liberties advocates had warned that the app could be used to delete communications that could be requested during the discovery process in court cases
Learn what features to look for, what policies to implement and how to save money with a single device
This investigation technique opens the door to potentially solving many more cold cases, but law enforcement must be sure they remain within legal boundaries
Integration of physical and digital evidence makes it easier for officers, detectives and evidence managers to share critical information