SOP 338 Seizure of Computer Equipment

Question 1

________is often employed by criminals as a means of communication, a tool of theft, and a safe hiding place for incriminating evidence
and/or contraband.

Answer 1

Technology

Question 2

The seizure of computer equipment and intellectual property is an _________
of the law.

Answer 2

emerging area

Question 3

In almost all cases of seizure of computer equipment and intellectual property,
evidence is obtained via _________by a qualified computer expert.

Answer 3

forensic examination

Question 4

Scientific examination conducted by a qualified examiner, usually through FDLE or FBI resources

Answer 4

Forensic Examination

Question 5

A trained technician in computer forensics, usually qualified as a court expert for the purpose of testimony regarding
computer operation and evidence discovered on seized computers.

Answer 5

Forensic Examiner

Question 6

_________Includes zip drives, CD-writers, external drives.

Answer 6

Peripheral Devices

Question 7

_______Includes floppy disks, CD-ROMs, DVD ROMS,magnetic tapes, and external hard drives.

Answer 7

Storage Mediums:

Question 8

______ should be obtained for all seizures leading to forensic examination.

Answer 8

Search warrants

Question 9

Consent to search is permissible if the lawful ownership of the computer can be
__________ determined.

Answer 9

accurately determined.

Question 10

Once it is determined that computer equipment will be seized and secured
for subsequent forensic examination, the scene shall be secured as other
crime scenes. Depending on the nature of the call, __________will notify the ________ or ___________ If neither is available, the following procedure shall be
followed

Answer 10

1. Communications
2. (DLIS) Sergeant
3. Sex Crimes sergeant.

Question 11

If computer is off, leave it off. If it is on (stand-alone computers), photograph the monitor screen and, without turning the computer off, unplug the power cord from the back of the ______, not from the
wall outlet.

Answer 11

CPU

Question 12

When transporting a CPU, transport it as _______. Seat belt in the back seat of a police vehicle is recommended.

Answer 12

1. fragile cargo

Question 13

Keep equipment away from ______, ______ transmitters (such as the trunk of police vehicle), and otherwise hostile environments.

Answer 13

1. magnets

2. Radio