Waynesville Police Department

Computer forensics is a growing field and is being utilized more often. One definition of computer forensics is:

The application of computer investigation and analysis techniques to gather evidence suitable for presentation in a court of law.

This includes the searching, discovery and collection of electronic evidence in accordance with state and federal evidence collection/retention rules.

During a crime, or progression of a crime, items may be stored on a computer hard drive, portable storage device (flash drive, external hard drive) or even a cell phone.

Officer Gilcher has aquired training as a computer, cell phone and portable storage forensics examiner. He is also an information security expert securing computer systems and the networks they use to communicate.

Please visit Officer Gilcher's Computer Security Blog by clicking here.