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- SWGDE Bylaws: 2022-09-21 SWGDE Bylaws v.5.7.1 (22-B-001-5.7.1)
- 2024-08-08 Best Practices for Image Content Analysis (16-I-001-1.2)
- 2024-08-08 Best Practices for Photographic Documentation of Scars, Marks, and Tattoos (24-P-002-1.0)
- 2024-08-05 Considerations for Required Minimization of Digital Evidence Seizure (16-F-002-2.1)
- 2024-08-05 Guidelines for the Use of Macro Photography in Forensic Science (24-P-001-1.0)
- 2024-08-05 Technical Overview of Digital Video Files (17-V-001-1.3)
- 2024-08-05 Video and Audio Redaction Guidelines (18-M-001-2.2)
- 2024-03-22 SWGDE Best Practices for Digital Forensic Video Analysis (18-V-001-1.1)
- >>>> 2018-11-20 SWGDE Best Practices for Digital Forensic Video Analysis - Sample FVA Submission Form
- 2024-03-22 SWGDE Technical Notes on FFmpeg for Forensic Video Examinations (16-V-002-3.0)
- 2024-03-15 SWGDE Best Practices Apple MacOS Forensic Acquisition (23-F-005-1.0)
- 2024-03-15 SWGDE Best Practices for Acquiring Online Content (21-F-001-1.1)
- 2024-03-15 SWGDE Core Competencies for Digital Forensics (23-F-007-1.1)
- 2024-03-15 SWGDE Digital Image Compression and File Format Guidelines (16-M-001-3.0)
- 2024-03-15 SWGDE Guidelines & Recommendations for Training in Digital & Multimedia Evidence (10-Q-002-3.0).pdf
- 2024-03-15 SWGDE Recommendations for Mobile Device Photography for Comparative Analysis (23-P-002-1.0)
- 2024-03-07 SWGDE Minimum Requirements for Testing Tools Used in Digital and Multimedia Forensics (18-Q-001-2.1)
- 2024-02-02 SWGDE Best Practices for Personnel Presenting Digital Evidence in Legal Proceedings (23-Q-001-1.1)
- 2023-12-18 SWGDE Recommendations for Cell Site Analysis (17-F-001-2.0)
- 2023-06-15 SWGDE Best Practices for Computer Forensic Acquisitions (17-F-002-2.0)
- 2023-06-15 SWGDE Technical Notes on FFmpeg for Forensic Audio Examination (23-A-001-1.0)
- 2023-03-31 SWGDE Linux Technical Notes (16-F-001-2.0)
- 2022-09-22 SWGDE Introduction to Testimony in Digital and Multimedia Forensics (22-Q-001-1.1)
- 2022-09-22 SWGDE Fundamentals of Resizing Imagery and Considerations for Legal Proceedings (22-V-001-1.1)
- 2022-09-22 SWGDE Best Practices for Remote Collection of Digital Evidence from a Networked Computing Environment (22-F-003-1.0)
- 2022-09-22 SWGDE Best Practices for On-Scene Identification, Seizure, and Preservation of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices (22-F-001-1.0)
- 2022-09-22 SWGDE Best Practices for Obtaining Google Reverse Location Data for Investigative Purposes (22-F-004-1.2)
- 2022-06-09 SWGDE Position on Facial Recognition and Facial Comparison v. 1.2
- 2022-06-09 SWGDE Lighting Techniques in Forensic Photography v.1.0
- 2022-06-09 SWGDE Considerations for Release of Synopsis Videos for Public Review v1.0
- 2022-06-09 SWGDE Comments on 2019-09-29 SWGDE Best Practice for Frame Timing Analysis of Video Stored in ISO Base Media File Formats v1.0
- 2022-06-09 SWGDE Best Practices for Frame Timing Analysis of Video Stored in ISO Base Media File Formats v1.1
- 2022-06-09 SWGDE Best Practices for Forensic Audio v2.5
- 2022-01-13 SWGDE Technical Overview for Reverse Projection Photogrammetry v1.0
- 2022-01-13 SWGDE Guideline for Low Light Crime Scene Photography v1.0
- 2022-01-13 SWGDE Guidance for DME Labs on Addressing ANABs 2020 Update on Field Sampling v1.0
- 2022-01-13 SWGDE Best Practices for Vehicle Infotainment and Telematics Systems v3.0
- 2022-01-13 SWGDE Best Practices for the Forensic Use of Photogrammetry v1.2
- 2022-01-13 SWGDE Best Practices for Obtaining Google Reverse Location Data for Investigative Purposes v1.1
- 2022-01-13 SWGDE Best Practices for Drone Forensics v1.0
- 2021-06-17 SWGDE Establishing a Quality Management System for a Digital and Multimedia Organization under ISO-IEC 17025 or 17020 v.2.0
- 2021-01-14 SWGDE Guidelines for Video Evidence Canvassing and Collection v1.0
- 2021-01-14 SWGDE Overview Artificial Intelligence Trends in Video Analysis v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practice for Frame Timing Analysis of H.264 Video Stored in ISO Base Media File Formats_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Archiving Digital and Multimedia Evidence_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Digital Evidence Acquisition from Cloud Service Providers_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Enhancement of Digital Audio_v1.2
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Examining Magnetic Card Readers_v3.1
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Mobile Device Evidence Collection & Preservation Handling and Acquisition_v1.2
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Best Practices for Mobile Device Forensic Analysis_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Considerations for the Use of Time-Based Analysis of Digital Video for Court_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Core Competencies for Embedded Device Forensics_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Core Technical Concepts for Time-Based Analysis of Digital Video Files_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Fundamentals of H.264 Coded Video for Examiners_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Guideline for the use of Infrared Radiation (IR) in Forensic Photography_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Guideline for the use of Reflected Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) in Forensic Photography_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Practical Considerations for Submission and Presentation of Multimedia Evidence in Court_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Technical Notes on Internet of Things Devices_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Test Method for Bluetooth® Module Extraction and Analysis_v1.1
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Test Method for Skimmer Forensics - Analog Devices_v1.0
- 2020-09-17 SWGDE Test Method for Skimmer Forensics - Digital Devices_v1.0
- 2019-07-16 SWGDE Technical Overview for Forensic Image Comparison
- 2019-07-16 SWGDE General Photography Guidelines for the Documentation of Evidence Items in the Laboratory
- 2018-11-20 SWGDE Requirements for Report Writing in Digital and Multimedia Forensics
- 2018-11-20 SWGDE Establishing Confidence in DME Forensic Results by Error Mitigation Analysis _v2-0
- 2018-11-20 SWGDE Best Practices for Portable GPS Devices_v1-2
- 2018-09-20 SWGDE Best Practices for Digital Audio Authentication_v1-3
- 2018-07-11 SWGDE Vehicle Make-Model Comparison Form
- 2018-07-11 SWGDE Best Practices for Image Authentication
- 2018-07-11 SWGDE Best Practices for Digital Evidence Collection
- 2018-07-11 SWGDE Best Practices for Computer Forensic Examination
- 2018-04-25 SWGDE Guidelines for the Digital Imaging of Footwear and Tire Impressions
- 2018-04-25 SWGDE Guidelines for Capturing Latent Impressions Using a Digital Camera in the Field
- 2018-04-25 SWGDE Best Practices for Digital and Multimedia Evidence Video Acquisition from Cloud Storage
- 2018-04-25 SWGDE Best Practices for Data Acquisition from Digital Video Recorders
- 2017-09-25 SWGDE Guidelines for the Testing and Capture of Latent Impressions Using a Camera or Scanner
- 2017-09-25 SWGDE Framework of a QMS for DME-FSSPs
- 2017-07-18 SWGDE Technical Overview of Digital Video Files
- 2017-07-18 SWGDE Core Competencies for Forensic Audio_v2
- 2017-07-18 SWGDE Collection of Digital and Multimedia Evidence Myths vs Facts_v1-2
- 2017-07-18 SWGDE Best Practices for Photographic Comparison for All Disciplines_v1-1
- 2017-07-18 SWGDE Best Practices for Maintaining the Integrity of Imagery
- 2017-02-21 SWGDE Windows 8 and 8.1 Tech Notes
- 2017-02-21 SWGDE Tech Notes regarding Chip-off via Material Removal
- 2017-02-21 SWGDE Photographic Equipment and Infrastructure Recommendations
- 2017-02-21 SWGDE Overview of the Accreditation Process for Digital and Multimedia Forensic Labs
- 2017-02-21 SWGDE Myths and Facts about Accreditation for Digital and Multimedia Evidence Labs
- 2017-02-21 SWGDE Guidelines for Forensic Image Analysis
- 2017-02-21 SWGDE Best Practices for the Acquisition of Data from Novel Digital Devices
- 2016-10-08 SWGDE Crime Scene-Critical Incident Videography Recommendations and Guidelines
- 2016-10-08 SWGDE Comments on Forced Minimization Requirements for the Seizure of Digital Evidence
- 2016-06-23 SWGDE Proposed Techniques for Advanced Data Recovery from Security DVRs_v1-2
- 2016-06-23 SWGDE Digital and Multimedia Evidence Glossary v3
- 2016-06-23 SWGDE Best Practices for Vehicle Infotainment and Telematics Systems v2
- 2016-02-08 SWGDE Training Guidelines for Video Analysis, Image Analysis and Photography v1-1
- 2016-02-08 SWGDE Image Processing Guidelines
- 2016-02-08 SWGDE Best Practices for Collection of Damaged Mobile Devices v1-1
- 2016-02-08 SWGDE Best Practices for Chip-Off
- 2015-09-29 SWGDE Recommendations and Guidelines for Using Video Security Systems
- 2015-09-29 SWGDE Proficiency Test Guidelines
- 2015-09-29 SWGDE Mac OS X Tech Notes v1-3
- 2015-09-29 SWGDE Best Practices for the Forensic Use of Photogrammetry
- 2015-09-29 SWGDE Best Practices for Examining Mobile Phones Using JTAG
- 2014-09-05 SWGDE Focused Collection and Examination of Digital Evidence
- 2014-09-05 SWGDE Best Practices for Handling Damaged Hard Drives
- 2014-09-05 Digital and Multimedia Evidence as a Forensic Science Discipline v2
- 2014-02-06 SWGDE Electric Network Frequency Discussion Paper v1-2
- 2013-02-11 SWGDE Core Competencies for Mobile Phone Forensics v1
- 2013-02-11 SWGDE Best Practices for Mobile Phone Forensics v2
- 2012-09-13 SWGDE Model SOP for Computer Forensics v3
- 2010-05-15 SWGDE Minimum Requirements for Quality Assurance in the Processing of Digital and Multimedia Evidence
- 2006-04-12 SWGDE Data Integrity Within Computer Forensics v1