The public expectation today is that if a crime occurs, there will be video/audio of the incident. There is a significant, specific skill set that investigators need to properly handle and process the digital multimedia evidence that gets collected. If the DME is not handled and processed carefully, according to best practices, the video/audio might not be interpreted accurately. This course exposes students to more advanced theory and hands-on techniques that conform to the Best Practices for the Acquisition and Processing of Digital Multimedia Evidence (DME).

The rise in public use of digital video systems has made digital multimedia evidence (DME) vital in modern investigations. With no standard video recording system, trained professionals are needed to ensure accurate recovery, as it impacts all subsequent uses of the video. This course offers a foundational understanding of DME, covers common systems, addresses legal issues, and emphasizes proper recovery techniques.

This hands-on, 40-hour advanced course covers case law, forensic video analysis, and legal issues related to digital CCTV. Limited to 15 students, it includes processing video evidence, writing reports, and a moot court presentation. Grading is based on practicals, a written exam, and the moot court.

The increased use of digital video systems by the general public has made digital multimedia evidence (DME) a significant and integral part of modern criminal and civil investigations. Since there is no standard video recording system in use, the need for trained individuals who know how to properly recover this type of evidence has increased. Properly acquiring DME is crucial, as all other processes or use of the video is impacted by accuracy of the recovery. This course introduces and provides a fundamental understanding of DME, introduces the types of systems likely to be encountered, discusses legal issues related to DME, and focuses on the proper recovery of DME.