Electronic Forms-Based Computing for Evidentiary Analysis

<p>The paperwork associated with evidentiary collection and analysis is a highly repetitive and time-consuming process which often involves duplication of work and can frequently result in documentary errors. Electronic entry of evidencerelated information can facilitate greater accuracy and l...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andy Luse, Brian Mennecke, Anthony M. Townsend
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law 2009-09-01
Series:Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law
Online Access:http://ojs.jdfsl.org/index.php/jdfsl/article/view/155
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Summary:<p>The paperwork associated with evidentiary collection and analysis is a highly repetitive and time-consuming process which often involves duplication of work and can frequently result in documentary errors. Electronic entry of evidencerelated information can facilitate greater accuracy and less time spent on data entry. This manuscript describes a general framework for the implementation of an electronic tablet-based system for evidentiary processing. This framework is then utilized in the design and implementation of an electronic tablet-based evidentiary input prototype system developed for use by forensic laboratories which serves as a verification of the proposed framework. The manuscript concludes with a discussion of implications and recommendations for the implementation and use of tablet-based computing for evidence analysis.</p>
ISSN:1558-7215
1558-7223