Police forces are reported to be overwhelmed and ineffective when it comes to digital forensics.
Police forces are unable to keep pace with technology when it comes to digital forensics – and there is a backlog of more than 25,000 devices waiting to be examined, a new report has found.
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) examined how effective the police are at providing digital forensics – capturing evidence from a range of different digital devices, from smartphones to computers.
It was concluded that some forces were overwhelmed and were unclear of what digital forensics are. This has led to delays in examining devices – which has a negative impact on victims’ well-being and chances of a successful prosecution.
It was also found that there is no clear and coherent national plan for improvement.
There is no consistency for…
