SEIZING ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE

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What is the definition of 'Electronic Evidence' as per the directive?

Documents printed from electronic devices

Any physical evidence related to crime scenes

Data that is easily altered or destroyed and may indicate a crime (correct)

Images and audio recordings stored on electronic devices

What is the meaning of 'Probable Cause' as defined in the directive?

A hunch or gut feeling without any supporting evidence

An officer's intuition about a potential crime

The need for substantial evidence before initiating an investigation

A reasonable ground of suspicion supported by strong circumstances (correct)

What are 'Electronic Storage Devices' according to the directive?

Devices specifically designed to store images and audio files

Devices for secure storage of sensitive documents

Devices or media used to store data such as hard drives, CDs, and iPods (correct)

Devices used to store physical evidence at crime scenes

What is a 'Smart Card' as mentioned in the directive?

A plastic card with a microprocessor chip capable of storing monetary value and other information Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Departmental Standards Directive 83.907?

Procedures for handling electronic evidence in criminal investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recognizing potential evidence in the procedure for seizing electronic evidence?

To understand the computer’s role in the crime Signup and view all the answers

What is essential before seizing hardware, software, or data from a computer during a search and/or seizure?

Probable cause for issuance of a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to preserve potential fingerprints during the securing of the scene in a computer-related search and/or seizure?

Preserve area for potential fingerprints Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an examiner is not available and a non-networked computer is OFF during a search and/or seizure?

Photograph the screen and keep away from magnets Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if child pornography is found or suspected during a search and/or seizure?

Consult a forensic examiner for further assistance Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted if it becomes necessary to access an electronic storage device, unless in an emergency?

All actions associated with the manipulation of the device to document the chain of custody Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a wireless telephone is ON during a search and/or seizure?

Write down all information on the display and photograph if possible Signup and view all the answers

What actions are recommended if an electronic paging device needs to be accessed during a search and/or seizure?

Writing down all information on the display and photographing if possible Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended if an expert is unavailable to handle a networked or business computer during a search and/or seizure?

Using a different telephone and contacting 1-800 LAWBUST, a 24/7 service provided by the cellular telephone industry Signup and view all the answers

What could potentially occur if the plug is pulled from an electronic storage device?

Severely damage the system Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if it becomes necessary to access numbers stored in wireless devices during a search and/or seizure?

Write down all numbers stored and photograph if possible Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if wireless devices are found ON during a search and/or seizure?

Write down all information on the display and photograph if possible Signup and view all the answers

What type of communications can alphanumeric pagers carry?

Full text Signup and view all the answers

What can be construed as unlawful interception of electronic communication?

Continued access to electronic communications over a pager without proper authorization Signup and view all the answers

What may cause loss of last number dialed and/or stored faxes if a fax machine is found ON?

Powering down Signup and view all the answers

What data may caller ID devices contain?

Telephone and subscriber information from incoming telephone calls Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before seizing or interrupting the power supply to a caller ID device?

Document all stored data Signup and view all the answers

What are the physical characteristics of a smart card?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the uses of smart cards?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if numerous smart cards with different names or same issuing vendor are found?

Raise suspicion Signup and view all the answers

When an Internet e-mail message is sent, what does the user typically control?

Only recipient line(s) Signup and view all the answers

What does mail software add as it processes an e-mail?

The rest of the header information Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when encountering smart cards in the presence of a computer or other electronic devices?