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Digital media examinations

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s (BCA) Digital and Multimedia Evidence (DME) section is responsible for retrieving and preserving digital evidence related to criminal cases. 
Items of digital evidence may include but are not limited to:

  • Computers
  • Cellular phones
  • Tablets
  • Cameras
  • Hard drives
  • Flash drives
  • SD cards
  • Digital discs
  • Digital video recorders
  • Gaming systems
  • And more

The DME section utilizes forensic methods and tools to extract and parse retrieved data into an easy-to-consume format to assist agencies with examination of their evidence.

Request DME assistance

Contact the BCA at 651-793-7000 to request assistance from the BCA’s DME section.

The BCA’s DME section holds international accreditation. Learn more information about DME accreditation.