2. The bid partners Leeds Beckett University West Yorkshire Police
Steering Group:
WYP West Yorkshire for Innovation (WyFi)
College of Policing
Canterbury Christ Church University
CENTRIC Sheffield Hallam University

3. Structure
Starting with a needs assessment Research training Research workstream project selection Nine workstreams
Automated forensic analysis
Image linkage for victim identification and framework for image fingerprint management
Automated grooming detection
Frontline officer awareness development and decision support mobile app
Assessment of methods of cyber training
Framework for seizure, preservation and preservation of cloud evidence
An evaluation of the role of the Digital Media Investigator within WYP
Characteristics of victims of cybercrime
Broadcast media artefacts

4. Frontline officer
awareness
development and
decision support
mobile app

5. Traditional Digital Fingerprint DNA
Drugs
Footwear
CCTV Mobile Phones Photograph Scene
CSP / ISP Data Social Media Cloud Storage Wi-Fi Routers
Fire
Firearms Residue Marks

6. The problem Frontline officers need assistance:
Identifying digital evidence: physical devices and Internet-based evidence Require access to training materials and to procedures on the go Capturing information about cases
Digital Forensics Units (DFU) struggle with workload related to officers seizing irrelevant devices

7. Methods and results
Developed an Android app to assist front-line officers User participatory design:
Focus groups and input from: Front-Line Officers / Safeguarding; DFU; Cyber Crime Team (CCT); Central Authorities Bureau (CAB); Telecom Unit
Input on requirements: Legislation, and Policies / Procedures; and app design
Development of training videos
Evaluation: simulated seizure, measuring usability, confidence and correct selection of devices to seize
Statistically significant improvements to seizure; acceptable usability

8. Conclusion
A mobile app to help frontline officers to identify relevant digital-related evidence whilst at the scene of a potential crime
Videos
Reduces the amount of irrelevant exhibits seized
Captures evidence and notes at the scene
Provides structured guidance for preservation of digital evidence and contact details