Digital evidence is present in virtually every modern investigation. The MPD Cyber Unit provides detectives and prosecutors with the technical expertise to locate, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence — from smartphones and laptops to vehicle telematics and connected home devices.
Computer Forensics
- Forensic imaging of hard drives, SSDs, and removable media
- Deleted file and partition recovery
- Email, browser history, and application artifact analysis
- Malware and intrusion artifact identification
- Cryptocurrency tracing and wallet analysis
- Cloud storage and account data extraction
Mobile Device Forensics
- Physical and logical extraction of smartphones and tablets
- SMS, MMS, and encrypted messaging app recovery
- Call logs, contacts, and location history analysis
- Social media and application data extraction
- Bypassing and working within legal frameworks for locked devices
- GPS and geolocation data correlation
Vehicle Forensics
- OBD-II port data extraction and event data recorder (EDR) analysis
- Infotainment system forensics (navigation history, paired devices)
- Telematics and connected vehicle data recovery
- Pre- and post-crash speed, braking, and steering data
- USB and Bluetooth pairing history recovery
- Fleet management system data correlation
IoT Forensics
- Smart home device data extraction (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, etc.)
- Smart doorbell and security camera footage recovery
- Wearable device and fitness tracker data analysis
- Smart appliance log and event analysis
- Wi-Fi router and network log examination
- Voice assistant interaction history recovery
Network & Cloud Forensics
- Network traffic capture and protocol analysis
- Legal process coordination for cloud provider records
- Email header and metadata tracing
- Dark web activity identification and documentation
- IP address geolocation and attribution support
- Online account preservation and data requests
Advanced & Emerging Services
- Drone and UAV data recovery and flight log analysis
- Gaming console and platform data extraction
- Digital evidence courtroom presentation support
- Inter-agency and task force technical support
- Expert witness testimony and case report preparation
- Emerging technology adaptation and ongoing training
Standards & Evidence Integrity
All digital forensic examinations conducted by the MPD Cyber Unit follow industry-standard methodologies, including chain-of-custody documentation, write-blocking during acquisition, and hash verification of all forensic images. Examination reports are prepared to meet evidentiary standards for criminal prosecution in Georgia state and federal courts.
Investigators hold or are working toward certifications from recognized digital forensics bodies. The unit continually invests in updated hardware, software, and training to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.