chapter 1 computer forensics and investigations as a profession
chapter 1 computer forensics and investigations as a profession
chapter 1 computer forensics and investigations as a profession
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Maintaining Professional<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
Maintaining objectivity<br />
Sustain unbi<strong>as</strong>ed opinions of your c<strong>as</strong>es<br />
You are an INVESTIGATOR not the JUDGE or JURY<br />
Brady doctrine requires discovery <strong>and</strong> disclosure of evidence that may<br />
disprove an allegation<br />
Avoid making conclusions about the findings until all<br />
relevant information h<strong>as</strong> been examined<br />
Consider ALL the available facts – not just those that<br />
support the prevailing theory<br />
Ignore external bi<strong>as</strong>es to maintain the integrity of the<br />
fact-finding in all <strong>investigations</strong><br />
Keep the c<strong>as</strong>e confidential<br />
Why does this matter?<br />
Scenario<br />
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Investigator Smith approached a colleague of<br />
Jane<br />
I’m investigating Jane for sexual har<strong>as</strong>sment …<br />
Smith is at a cocktail party “You’ll never<br />
believe what I found on Joe’s <strong>computer</strong> …”<br />
What are the consequences of such<br />
un<strong>profession</strong>al behavior?<br />
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