Question

Identify potential sources of digital evidence. Outline and explain the process used to preserve the verifiable integrity of digital evidence.

As much as possible information.

Answer 1

Device	Types of Potential Evidence
Digital/Video Camera	Pictures Videos Files stored locally or on media card
Cell Phone	Text Messages Call Logs Applications used Social Media accounts Everything from All Categories
Computer/Laptop	Everything from All Categories Social Media accounts Internet Search History Documents Email (Non-web-based)
Mobile device	Everything from All Categories Applications used Social Media accounts
Game consoles	Pictures Videos Documents
File Storage (Hard drive, thumb drive, optical media)	Everything from All Categories
Internet of Things (IoT)	Interactive Guide
Wearables	Location Apps used

Law enforcement agencies also generate digital evidence:

Device	Types of Potential Evidence
Automated License Plate Readers (LPR)	License Plate Images· Pictures of Cars Geolocation Metadata
In-Car/Body-Worn Cameras	Videos
Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)	Videos
Interview Room Recording Systems	Videos Audio Recordings
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)	Videos
TASERs	Data Files

The preservation of digital evidence is by far one of the most important things within the criminal justice system when it comes to criminal evidence. Data gets stored on physical device, this data is not presently moving electronically. This differentiate it from data on an operational network. The credibility of digital evidence relies on being analyzed by and expert. This expert is a forensic scientist or forensic investigator. This investigator must assure a chain of custody is maintained and proper procedures are taken while handling particular evidence.A procedure that is set in place to guarantee the proper process is taken. Documentation can make or break your case and/or career, since it is highly important to the preservation process.