Digital evidence is fragile; and it is easily altered, damaged
or destroyed, say experts in digital forensic examination
techniques. And the cause of anyone of these problems is
generally not the suspect—it is from improper handling or
examination. Obviously then, very special precautions must be
taken with the goal of preserving any potential evidence an
electronic device my hold. Thus…some special steps are needed to
ensure that the evidence is both protected and preserved in such
a manner that it remains intact even during transport or
temporary storage. Those investigators charged with locating
evidence on these devices are skilled and well-trained In
recovery methods and are acutely aware of the necessity for
extracting the secrets held in the device’s memory. But the all
too often, the crime scene investigators have had little or no
specific training in dealing with digital evidence. The point is
that collectors and examiners should be exposed to virtually
similar training. For the collectors of the evi