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Steps to Seize Computer

Begin with, securing the area which it may be a crime scene, photographing a computer screen. Know the time and date, if the computer is on don’t turn it off, if it’s off don’t turn it on. Take picture off the crime scene and make sure you take photos off everything. Look for prints and passwords. Second, move the mouse to see a reaction, take photos if you see something. Photograph the computer from the back, label every wire you see, so you can know the place of each one. also look for marks and stickers. Take descriptive notes for model, color and numbers. Unplug computer, remove hard drive and place it in transport bag for chain of custody. Then, place rest of computer in save static transport bag. After that, transport hard drive and computer to seize facility. In the end write a report about the crime scene, sketch, photos and images of hard drive