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Two years ago a computer forensic program was developed by The Marshall University Forensic Science Center. Sice then the West Virginia State Troopers have been investigating computer crimes with the help of this forensic program. The director of the center said computer evidence is used in cases involving child pornography, embezzlement, drugs and even homicide.

Its a known fact that today computers can be used to perpetrate a crime or contain evidence linked to other types of offenses.  Also, if a computer isn’t actually used to commit the crime, there may still be evidence found on the computer, such as communication records. And this is what is collected by the investigating officers to provide the digital evidence laboratory with the majority of the evidence. Although, some evidence is collected directly at the laboratory,  but majority of the evidence comes from the forensic center.

And the best part since the introduction of this program is that the forensic experts dont have to everytime sit and surf the web. They receive tips and then they start digging the truth in the news. This not only saves their time but also helps them in managing the huge list computer crimes within their limited number of forensic experts. Their senior experts point out that child pornography consumes a substantial amount of their investigative time. This is so because child pornography is more pervasive than one might anticipate.

In most of the cases the evidence could include computers, cell phones, digital cameras or other electronic devices. The Bureau of Justice Assistance funds the computer forensics program with a $750,000 grant. It is worth to note that people around the world are realizing that computer forensics is an important part of forensic science that can help in solving complex criminal cases, with some ease.