Digital Evidence Section
About
The Digital Evidence Section is responsible for collecting, processing, examining and analyzing digital media which is stored on a wide variety of electronic devices, including, but not limited to: computer systems, mobile devices, external storage devices and removable media. The objective is to identify, preserve, recover, analyze and report to relay information to meet the needs of the customer’s request.
Watch the Digital Evidence Section video
Types of Testing:
Watch the Digital Evidence Section video
Types of Testing:
- Computer Forensics: Application of methods and techniques for the acquisition and examination of data contained within computers, external drives, hard drives, drive images, and other media storage (USB flash drives, memory cards, etc.)
- Mobile Forensics: Application of methods and techniques for the acquisition and examination of data contained within a mobile device and associated components (SIM, memory cards, etc.)
- Advanced Methods: Preserve and recover digital evidence on mobile devices when standard methods are unsuccessful. These techniques allow the examiner to overcome challenges such as: passcode locks, damaged devices, and new technology not yet supported by forensic tools. These techniques can include JTAG, Chip-Off, Bootloader, and In-System Programming.
Forms and Notices
Digital Evidence Submission Form
Evidence Custody Receipt
KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Evidence Submission Guidelines *Updated
Digital Evidence Point of Contact
Nicole Dekat – (785) 296-3311
The Digital Evidence Section is located in our Topeka Laboratory.
Topeka KBI Forensic Science Center 2001 SW Washburn Avenue Topeka, KS 66604 (785) 296-1137 |