Midwest Forensic Consultants
Digital evidence reviews
We conduct in-depth reviews of digital evidence for law enforcement agencies — evaluating process, case materials, DVR and CCTV footage, mobile device data, and investigative workflows to help build stronger cases and improve departmental outcomes.
90%+
Of criminal cases involve digital evidence.
30+
Years of field experience behind every review.
CPD
Founder built the Chicago Police Department's digital evidence program.
Digital evidence is now a factor in the vast majority of criminal investigations — yet many agencies lack the in-house expertise to extract, analyze, and present that evidence effectively. Improperly handled digital evidence can compromise a case before it reaches the courtroom.
Our consultants have spent decades working with digital evidence in high-stakes investigations. We review what your agency has, identify what may have been missed, and deliver clear findings that hold up to scrutiny.
Evidence types we review
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Chain of custody
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DVR and CCTV surveillance footage
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Mobile device extractions and call detail records
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Social media and open source intelligence
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Digital evidence management workflows
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Real-time crime center performance metrics
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Body-worn camera and in-car footage
WHAT WE DO
Review Services
We offer four core types of digital evidence reviews, each tailored to your department's specific needs and case requirements.
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Case-specific evidence review
A deep-dive review of the digital evidence in a specific active or cold case. We assess what exists, what was collected, and what may have been overlooked — then deliver a findings report with recommendations for investigators and prosecutors.
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Review of all collected digital evidence
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Identification of missed or under-analyzed evidence
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Chain of custody assessment
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Written findings report for case file
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Video evidence analysis
Comprehensive review and analysis of surveillance video, body-worn camera footage, and other video sources. We extract usable footage from DVR systems, enhance playback, and build video narratives to aid suspect identification and case presentation.
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DVR and NVR extraction and playback
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Video enhancement and frame analysis
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Suspect identification video narratives
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Testimony-ready documentation
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Mobile and digital device review
Review of mobile device extractions, call detail records, and associated digital data. We assess the completeness and accuracy of existing extractions and identify investigative leads that may not have been pursued.
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Mobile device extraction assessment
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Call detail records analysis
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App data and communication review
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OSINT and social media correlation
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Departmental workflow review
An evaluation of how your agency collects, processes, stores, and manages digital evidence across cases. We identify gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance risks — and provide a practical roadmap for improvement.
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End-to-end evidence handling assessment
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Technology and tool evaluation
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Staff capability and training gap analysis
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Policy and compliance review
Why it matters
The cost of gaps in digital evidence
Cases fall apart in court
Improperly extracted or documented digital evidence is routinely challenged — and excluded. A thorough review before trial prevents costly surprises on the stand.
Leads go cold unnecessarily
Investigators without deep digital forensic expertise often miss recoverable data. Our reviews frequently surface actionable leads that move stalled investigations forward.
Liability exposure grows
Agencies with poor digital evidence handling practices face increasing legal and administrative risk. A workflow review identifies vulnerabilities before they become problems.
How it works
Our review process
Intake and scoping
We discuss your case or departmental needs and define the scope, timeline, and deliverables of the review.
Analysis & findings
Debrief & support
Evidence review
Our consultants conduct a thorough, methodical review of all relevant digital evidence and documentation.
We analyze what was found, identify gaps or issues, and prepare clear written findings and recommendations.
We walk your team through the findings and remain available for follow-up, testimony prep, or continued support.
What you receive
Review deliverables
Written findings report
A clear, professionally written report documenting all findings, evidence reviewed, identified gaps, and specific recommendations — suitable for case files, legal proceedings, or internal use
Video narratives
Where applicable, condensed video narratives compiled from surveillance, body camera, and other footage sources — formatted for suspect identification, use of force review, or courtroom presentation.
Improvement roadmap
For departmental workflow reviews, a prioritized roadmap outlining specific steps your agency can take to improve digital evidence handling, technology use, and policy compliance.
Request a digital evidence review
Whether you have an active case, a cold case, or want to evaluate your department's capabilities, we're ready to help.