Hello class,
As our reading for this week stressed, knowing the procedures and rules of the court system is a critical part of the fraud examiner's role. While you might be certain that someone is guilty of a crime, proving that in court through untampered evidence maybe half the battle. The significance of documenting the chain of custody, any alterations made, and who has been in contact with that evidence is vital to the court's acceptance and use of it. One point that Tie made in the article that I found interesting was with the use of a PC as evidence, pictures must be taken to prove the individual was the only one who had access to it (Tie, R.,2o12). Along with the photos of the computer location, I can see the importance in a situation such as this that a proper roll call is documented to ensure no tampering has happened prior to the court's review of evidence since proof of access is a key point in the
our reading this week are:
1.Document every step of an investigation and keep records of how, when, where, and why it was documented. 2.As long as you have authority to do so, keep copies of any original documents you examine that will be used as evidence in court. 3.Never delete evidence, even if it seems irrelevant 4.Minimize the amount of handling if possible through tight process and procedure controls. This will preserve the integrity of evidence and reduce the risk of inadmissible evidence. References
Tie, Robert. (2012, April 1). Fraud Magazine. Fraud Magazine. Retrieved April 1, 2022, from https://www.fraud- magazine.com/article.aspx?id=4294972540