Cybercrime Investigations and Digital Forensics
Most people now own and use a digital device, in most cases a mobile phone, with many using significant amounts of data and multiple applications.
An increasing amount of crime is now committed online or has a significant digital footprint.
Even those crimes committed in the physical world often have some form of digital evidence. This provides modern policing with a challenge; to balance its duty to protect the public whilst respecting the privacy rights of citizens.
In order to ensure Police Scotland protects the communities of Scotland, it needs to enhance its capability to keep up with changes in everyday, evolving technology.
Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Investigations and Digital Forensics departments have national coverage and provides expertise and specialist support to Local Policing and other departments. This includes technical assistance in the examination and analysis of digital devices.
Both departments provide specialist support for National Online Child Abuse Protection (NOCAP) investigations.
They work closely with our Internet Investigations Unit (IIU) and support the Partnerships, Prevention and Community Wellbeing (PPCW) department in delivery of safety, prevention and resilience advice to the public.
Digital device examination documents
- Digital Device Examination Principles
- Digital Device – Journey Flow Process
- Digital Device - Examination Request Form Flow Process
