The IAI is addressing a growing need in the forensic and law enforcement community. Virtually every facet of forensic science is incorporating digital media in some form. The proper handling and use of evidence in digital form is vital for the law enforcement community.
Digital evidence is present throughout the IAI disciplines. Examples include computer hard drives, scanning devices, digital cameras, compact flash cards, compact discs, digital answering machines, and hand-held digital devices. Numerous issues surface as new technology is introduced in the forensic community, including questions about safeguarding the original digital evidence, storage and archiving, and analysis of digital evidence.