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2021-09-16 SWGDE Best Practices for Forensic Audio v2.5

2021-09-16 SWGDE Best Practices for Frame Timing Analysis of Video Stored in ISO Base Media File Formats v1.1

2021-09-16 SWGDE Comments on 2019-09-29 SWGDE Best Practice for Frame Timing Analysis of Video Stored in ISO Base Media File Formats v1.0

2021-09-16 SWGDE Considerations for Facial Recognition and Face Comparison v1.1

2021-09-16 SWGDE Considerations for Release of Synopsis Videos for Public Review v1.0

2021-09-16 SWGDE Lighting Techniques in Forensic Photography v.1.0

2021-09-16 SWGDE Technical Notes on FFmpeg v2.1

2021-07-19 SWGDE Best Practices for Obtaining Google Reverse Location Data for Investigative Purposes v1.1

2021-06-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Acquiring Online Content v1.0

2021-06-17 SWGDE Best Practices for the Forensic Use of Photogrammetry v1.2

2021-06-17 SWGDE Considerations for Facial Recognition and Face Comparison v1.0

2021-06-17 SWGDE Guidance for DME Labs on Addressing ANAB's 2020 Update on Field Sampling v1.0

2021-06-17 SWGDE Guideline for Low Light Crime Scene Photography v1.0

2021-06-17 SWGDE Photographic Comparison Form Examples v1.0

2021-06-17 SWGDE Technical Overview for Reverse Projection Photogrammetry v1.0

2021-01-14 SWGDE Best Practices for Drone Forensics v1.0

2021-01-14 SWGDE Best Practices for Vehicle Infotainment and Telematics Systems v3.0

2021-01-14 SWGDE Technical Overview for Reverse Projection Photogrammetry v1.0

2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Teleworking and Digital Forensics v1.0