1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of practical techniques and methods of acquiring, processing, analysing and presenting forensic evidence for criminal investigation related to varying common digital evidence formats.

2. Apply complex methods and techniques in the use of specialist software, to process and prepare digital evidence; adhering to national guidelines, protocols and national standards.

3. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects within the digital evidence field, including digital case management systems, government protocols and guidelines, digital courts, legislation and electronic presentation of evidence (epe) within a policing and investigative investigation context.

4. Communicate and analyse information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Presentation – Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3

You will create a 15 minute presentation relating to a piece of work conducted on either video, audio or still image evidence, explaining the process undertaken.

Practical Exam – Learning outcome 4
Your final assessment in the module will be a practical exam for the creation of digital evidence presentation. Your assessment will demonstrate your ability to analyse information and present it to a diverse audience.

Content taught through mixture of Blackboard VLE activities, lectures and practical classes. This module will develop your understanding of crime scene documentation and an in depth understanding of preparation and presentation of forensic evidence in a digital format. Topics taught may include an understanding of virtual courts and EPE (Electronic Presentation of Evidence) CCTV sequencing, Ballistic evidence processing, Drone Imaging (including opportunity to fly) RTC analysis, Injury Mapping and Crime Scene Triage for processing of digital evidence and analysis.

Learn about the value and issues associated with virtual courts and EPE (Electronic Presentation of Evidence) CCTV sequencing, Ballistic evidence processing, Drone Imaging (including opportunity to fly) RTC analysis, Injury Mapping and Crime Scene Triage for processing of digital evidence and analysis

48 hours made up of tutor led lecture/tutorial/problem solving and practical classes will be used to deliver the core material. 355 hours of independent study will be used to research background information, complete practical tutorials related to the delivery of the core material, prepare pre-requisite work for practical’s, work on assignments and engage in informal teamwork.

Borengasser, M. (2014) Forensic Image Processing. New York: McGraw Hill.

Russ, J. C. (2016) The Image Processing Cookbook. 3rd ed. Scotts Valley: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

Geradts, Z. (2013) Image Processing and Analysis. In: Wiley Encyclopaedia of Forensic Science. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470061589.fsa430.pub2

Jones, P. (2011) Forensic Digital Imaging: Applications and Techniques. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Module handbook, standard lecture room facilities, appropriate computer laboratory facilities, access to library and to computers with:
Blackboard VLE
Adobe Software Packages Including:
Adobe Photoshop (image enhancement), Adobe Premiere (video enhancement)¿ Pix 4D Photogrammetry

XRY Express, XRY Office, and ADF for scene triage and analysis