Free Lunch and Digital Evidence Management Training - Ames, Iowa
When: March 19, 2025, from 8am - 3pm
(Chick-fil-A will be served at 11:30am)
Where: Ames Water Treatment Plant
1800 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
Are you overwhelmed by digital evidence? Steve Paxton, a retired detective and digital evidence specialist, will be discussing the challenges managing the staggering size and volume of digital evidence. This 6-hour course is designed for police admin, officers, investigators, prosecutors, and IT professionals.
Who Should Attend:
- Police Admin and Supervisors
- Officers and Investigators
- Evidence Specialists
- Prosecutors
- IT Professionals
Hosted by the Iowa Property and Evidence Network and Ames Police Department
What You’ll Learn:
The Fundamentals of Digital Evidence: Learn about digital evidence handling best practices, file types and surveillance video, evidence lifecycle, preserving evidence integrity, retention and purging, security considerations, and the benefits of a centralized storage system.
Risks of Improper Evidence Handling: We will review real-life cases, including high-profile incidents involving the LA County Sheriff and Fire Department, the Rittenhouse Trial, and others. We will also examine a major arson case where digital evidence led to a suspect being identified. These examples illustrate the critical importance of proper digital evidence handling.
Resources: At the end of the training, we will provide you with downloadable resources to help you implement best practices at your agency.
Why Choose Our Training?
- Professional Instruction: Learn from an industry professional with real-world experience.
- Comprehensive Training: Learn digital evidence handling best practices you can immediately implement at work.
- Network with Others: Meet police and evidence professionals in your area.
A Chick-fil-A lunch will be provided to everyone who attends at no cost.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to digital evidence management.