The Implementation of Digital Photography in Law Enforcement and Government: An Overview Guide

by Coppock, Craig A.; Kruse, Scott; Berg, Erik

• ISBN13: 9780398072452
• ISBN10: 0398072450
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Introduction	3	(12)
Ideal Digital Photography/Videography Workstation	7	(4)
Forensic Video Analysis	11	(1)
Digital Mug Photo	11	(1)
Networking	12	(1)
Ideal Lap-top computer for Digital Photography/Videography	12	(3)
Legal Ramifications	15	(6)
Chain of custody	18	(3)
Implementation for Long-Term Compatibility	21	(6)
System Purchase	22	(2)
Staffing a Digital Photographic Workstation	24	(1)
Management Responsibilities	24	(3)
Digital Photography vs. Traditional Photography	27	(4)
Digital Equipment Suitable for Photographic Imaging Use	31	(26)
Platform, Device Interfaces, and RAM	31	(4)
Digital Cameras	35	(4)
Flat Bed Linear Scanners	39	(1)
35mm Film Scanners	40	(2)
Storage Devices	42	(9)
Hard-Drives	42	(3)
Compact Disc	45	(2)
DVD	47	(2)
ZIP, Microdrive, and all that JAZ	49	(1)
RAID Arrays	50	(1)
DAT Tape Drives	50	(1)
Monitors	51	(3)
Color Output Devices (Printers)	54	(3)
Video and Surveillance	57	(4)
Video/Movie Editing	57	(2)
Editing Software	58	(1)
Surveillance	59	(2)
Photographic Enhancement vs. Alteration vs. Manipulation	61	(4)
Glossary	65	(4)
References	69