Computer Forensics in Law Enforcement
If there is a computer on the premises of a crime scene, the chances are very good that there is valuable evidence on that computer. If the computer and its contents are examined (even if very briefly) by anyone other than a trained and experienced computer forensics specialist, the usefulness and credibility of that evidence will be tainted.
If you currently have computer evidence that you have seized as part of an investigation and you are unsure how to proceed, please contact us. We will gladly provide a short consultation at no charge to your department. More in-depth assistance can range from consultation to hands-on help with all steps of the process.
If you anticipate seizing a computer or computer evidence, and do not have the services of a computer forensics specialist, we can provide valuable advice and help on all steps of the process: affidavit and warrant preparation, search and seizure, analysis and court presentation.
Our Support to Law Enforcement
Berryhill Computer Forensics, Inc. has provided extensive support to law enforcement agencies at the municipal, state and federal levels. Case types have included credit card theft, tax fraud, immigration fraud, arson, homicide, child pornography and others.
Our backgound in law enforcement combined with our expertise in computer forensics makes us the perfect solution for your computer evidence problems.
Choosing a computer forensics specialist for a criminal case
When you require the services of a computer forensics specialist, don't be afraid to shop around. There are an increasing number of people who claim to be experts in the field. Look very carefully at the level of experience of the individuals involved. There is far more to proper computer forensic analysis than the ability to retrieve data, especially when a criminal case is involved. Think about computer forensics just as you would any other forensic science and look for a corresponding level of expertise.
The bottom line is you will be retaining the services of an individual who will likely be called to testify in court to explain what he or she did to the computer and its data. The court will want to hear that individual's own level of training and experience, not the experience of their employer. The experience should be specifically in computer forensics, not only in computer science, as skill with computers does not translate to forensic expertise. Make sure you find someone who not only has the expertise and experience, but someone who will stand up to the scrutiny and pressure of cross examination.
