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.