Crime Scene Investigation – Challenges of Cellular Phones & Handheld Devices

Take a moment during your day and look around at all the technology buzzing away and crackling about the airwaves. Cell phones are literally everywhere and some phones have amazing capabilities of text messaging, Internet search, email, and GPS to just name a few. It has been estimated that 90% of all Americans own a cell phone. That number is just an amazing statistic to ponder.

What does this mean for police and crime scene investigators?

As with any evidence, this new and constantly evolvin...