Digital Policing

Bridging the Gap between Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Law Enforcement

AvRachael Medhurst,Mabrouka Abuhmida

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This book explores the growing relationship between digital technology, criminal investigations, and modern policing. With the increase of technology used to assist and commit crimes, digital evidence now features in most investigations, therefore, the requirement for a collaborative approach between legal personnel is essential. Officers, investigations, and criminal justice professionals now require a practical understanding of how cyber security and digital forensics support the pursuit of justice.With this book written for students, frontline officers, investigators, and those new to digital investigations, this explains the key concepts in clear, accessible language without assuming prior technical knowledge. This book introduces the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA), examines the digital evidence commonly encountered in investigations, and explores the cyber-attacks that compromise systems and evidence. Following the understanding of devices and attacks, the next section guides the reader through the digital forensic processes, technical processes, evidential integrity, governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and the professional standards used across England and Wales.With this understanding achieved, there are a wide range of policing scenarios, case studies, and guidance to further embed knowledge and understanding of cyber and digital within law enforcement. The book demonstrates how digital evidence should be identified, preserved, analysed, documented and presented in court; but additionally, the importance of building strong cyber culture, as without this, the other stages would be ineffective. The result is a practical bridge between cyber security, digital forensics, and everyday policing practice in an increasingly digital society.This is essential reading for Professional Policing students taking courses on criminal investigation, crime scene management, digital policing, intelligence analysis, and cyber security.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-12-14
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Routledge Advances in Police Practice and Knowledge
Antal sidor:292
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041013372

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Rachael Medhurst is Senior Lecturer and Course Leader of BSc and MSc Digital Forensics at the University of South Wales, PhD student in healthcare DFIR, and Co-Founder of Positive Cyber Solutions Ltd. A former Digital Forensic Investigator, she specialises in digital evidence, cyber security, incident response, and policing.Mabrouka Abuhmida is a Senior Lecturer and Research & Innovation Leader at the University of South Wales. Her research interests include artificial intelligence, natural language processing, cybersecurity, and AI in healthcare. She has published widely in these areas and leads interdisciplinary collaborations with industry, healthcare, and public-sector partners.Emma Derbi is Managing Director of Positive Cyber Solutions Ltd and a lecturer in governance, risk and compliance. She specialises in cyber security governance, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, risk management and compliance, supporting organisations with practical, assurance-focused security and governance improvement.

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This insightful book provides a timely exploration of the evolving role of digital evidence and the increasing need for collaborative approaches within modern policing.Rhian Kinsella, Head of Applied Sciences and Associate Dean for Business and Partnerships, University of South Wales, and Former Crime Scene Investigator, South Wales Police. In the OSINT and digital forensics space, you quickly realise that everything is connected. This book does a great job of showing exactly how cyber security and modern policing intersect in the real world. It avoids getting bogged down in pure theory and provides a really helpful viewpoint on how these various disciplines work together seamlessly.Joshua Richards, Founder of OSINT Praxis, Former Law Enforcement, and Digital Forensics Graduate.As former Crime Scene Investigators, we know how central physical evidence has always been, and continues to be, in building a case. But the digital world has transformed modern investigations, and most crimes now have some form of digital element. This book addresses that landscape brilliantly, exploring the role of digital evidence while emphasising the need for a collaborative approach across forensic disciplines. A must read for investigators. Angela Davies & Dionne Watson, The Crime Scene Insiders Podcast, Former Crime Scene Investigators, Northumbria Police.Drawing on the realities of modern investigations, this book offers a valuable perspective on digital evidence and the vital role of digital forensic practitioners. From my experience in the field, its emphasis on bringing together expertise from across investigative and forensic disciplines reflects the collaborative approach increasingly required to support the pursuit of justice in a rapidly evolving digital age.Beth Jenkins, Lecturer in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security, University of South Wales, and Former Digital Forensic Examiner, Gwent Police.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction: Bridging the Gap Between Cyber Security, Forensics and Policing 2. The Security Triangle 3. Compromised Devices 4. Types of Attacks 5. Digital Forensic Processes 6. Ensuring Integrity: Governance and Compliance 7. Enhancing Cyber Culture 8. Conclusion: Bridging the Gap between Cyber Security, Forensics and Policing