Chain of Custody in Forensic Science: Why Evidence Integrity Matters In forensic science, evidence alone is not enough. Investigators must also prove that the evidence remained safe, authentic, and unchanged from the moment of collection until it appears in court. This requirement makes the Chain of Custody one of the ...
Introduction In today’s digital era, almost every crime leaves behind a digital trail — be it in the form of emails, mobile data, CCTV footage, or online activity logs. Forensic investigators rely on this digital evidence to reconstruct events, identify suspects, and establish facts in court. However, digital evidence is ...
Forensic document examination is a crucial aspect of forensic science, playing a vital role in legal investigations, fraud detection, and document authenticity verification. Forensic document examiners utilize various techniques and methodologies to scrutinize handwriting, signatures, printed text, alteration, and erasure within documents, typewritten documents, and other features to determine the ...
A group of tools created especially for looking into digital devices is referred to as “digital forensics software.” Information saved in electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and cell phones can be retrieved, inspected, and analyzed with the use of tools such as these. Gathering evidence to support legal proceedings ...