Introduction
Digital evidence — such as body-worn camera footage, dashcam recordings, surveillance media, and mobile device data — plays a pivotal role in modern investigations and prosecutions. To be admissible in court, this evidence must be handled with strict attention to chain of custody and evidentiary integrity. This blog explores best practices for ensuring digital evidence stored in archives meets compliance and legal standards, particularly under CJIS Security Policy.
What is Chain of Custody?
Chain of custody refers to the documented, unbroken record of who collected, handled, transferred, or accessed evidence throughout its lifecycle.