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chapter 1 computer forensics and investigations as a profession

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Underst<strong>and</strong>ing Law Enforcements<br />

Agency Investigations<br />

Following the legal process<br />

After building the c<strong>as</strong>e, the information is turned<br />

over to the prosecutor<br />

Affidavit<br />

Sworn statement of support of facts about or<br />

evidence of a crime<br />

Example: Probable-cause affidavit submitted to a<br />

judge in requesting a search warrant<br />

Judge must approve <strong>and</strong> sign a search warrant<br />

Before authorized to collect evidence<br />

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Requirements for Warrant<br />

Probable cause to believe:<br />

A crime is being/h<strong>as</strong> been committed<br />

Relevant evidence exists at a particular place<br />

Must identify specifically what is to be<br />

searched for which<br />

“Fishing expeditions” are prohibited<br />

Challenge is to be general enough to include all<br />

relevant items while specific enough to p<strong>as</strong>s the<br />

test<br />

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