The Role of Computer Forensics in Law Enforcement

Gary C. Kessler

The Role of Computer Forensics in Law Enforcement

Gary C. Kessler

Champlain College - Burlington

Research output: Working paper › Preprint

Abstract

Forensics, of course, is the use of science to investigate and establish facts in a criminal or civil court. Physical evidence (e.g., tire tracks and bullets) and medical evidence (e.g., blood and DNA) are well accepted in courts as well as the hearts and minds of the law enforcement community and the public. Less well known — and much less well understood — is the role of computer forensics and digital investigations.

Original language	American English
State	Published - Dec 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

digital forensics
law enforcement
cyberforensics
legal investigation

Disciplines

Forensic Science and Technology

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