Date of Award
5-2006
Document Type
Independent Study
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
This study examines the contents of police department policies pertaining to the use of digital photography. Content analysis findings are compared with evidentiary requirements of admissibility in a court of law to determine if the policies address these pertinent issues. A history of evidence photography illustrates how judges have assimilated the use of photographic technology for evidentiary purposes and applied common rules of evidence to the process. The works of J. Mnookin (1998), C.C. Scott (1942), and case texts from the National Reporter System were used extensively as historic references. Current literature about suggested standard operating procedures for the use of digital imaging was used to determine strengths and weaknesses of the policies. The combination of historic influence and present technology issues were foundational concepts in the content analysis.
Recommended Citation
Youshefski, Jean, "Digital evidence photography: Historical perspective and law enforcement policy" (2006). Theses and Dissertations. 6288.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/6288
