CCJS 321 Assignment #2

• No directly quoted material may be used in this project.
• Resources should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page

1. Explain what a search warrant is, why it is necessary, and how it it used to obtain digital evidence.

2. From the following list choose 3 digital items that would hold data.

List: Cellphone, Laptop, USB memory stick, Plug and Display Docking Station, Game System, Keyboard, Desktop Computer system, Monitor, External Hard drive

For each item:

• Describe the item and explain what potential use the item would be within an investigation (e.g., what type of data that item      might hold and where it may be stored on the device, and why the data may      be important)
• How would you package the items, each individually as      evidence being specific as to the materials used and the process of      documentation. With each, describe the steps that would be taken to      collect the items (with emphasis on the care and handling, and packaging      of each item consistent with digital forensic best practices described in      the module content/weekly readings) at the scene. You should document      these steps in a detailed way that will mitigate questions, concerns, or a      basic lack of information that will call your processes into question in      court.

3. What are the differences in acquisition of data from a live (turned on) system, compared to one that not on (turned off) at the time you encounter it.

Format Requirements

• must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1” margins      all around.
• All APA 7th edition format requirements      must be followed.
• You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information.       These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be      paraphrased.