Researching Forensics Best Practices and Creating Procedures

Scenario

D&B has been engaged by a state crime forensics lab to assist them in refreshing their procedures manual and bringing it up to date. Part of the project will include researching best practices for performing investigations and collecting digital evidence, which will be incorporated into the procedures manual.

You have been asked to be a part of the small team that is regularly meeting with the client to review the procedures manual provide revised and new information.

Tasks

For this part of the project, perform the following tasks:

Perform research and write a report that includes sections on the following: (At a minimum, address 4 items out of the 7)

A procedure for capturing video of a crime scene

What to take screenshots of during an investigation

1. The significance of recording a computer’s time offset
2. Three best practices in collecting digital evidence from a computer’s memory and hard drive
3. Three high-level requirements for ediscovery
4. Three best practices to follow when interviewing witnesses
5. Three best practices to follow when testifying as an expert witness
6. Cite sources, where appropriate.
7. Required Resources

I have provided external resources throught the weeks, you need to use those and any additional resources you may find.