Reference
Evidence Types
Physical, digital, and documentary evidence classifications
Evidence Types
Reference for evidence type classifications in IronCase.
Primary Types
| Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | Tangible items collected from scene or persons | Weapons, clothing, biological samples, shell casings, fingerprints |
| Digital | Electronic data and recordings | Phone records, surveillance video, computer files, GPS data |
| Documentary | Written or printed records | Reports, receipts, records, contracts, correspondence |
Physical Evidence Subtypes
| Subtype | Description |
|---|---|
| Biological | Blood, DNA, hair, tissue samples |
| Ballistic | Firearms, ammunition, casings, bullets |
| Trace | Fibers, paint, glass, soil |
| Impressions | Fingerprints, footprints, tire tracks |
| Tools/Weapons | Knives, blunt objects, tools |
| Clothing/Personal | Garments, jewelry, personal effects |
| Other Physical | Any other tangible item |
Digital Evidence Subtypes
| Subtype | Description |
|---|---|
| Phone Records | CDR/TAR, call logs, text messages |
| Location Data | Cell tower, GPS, geofence data |
| Surveillance | Video recordings, CCTV footage |
| Computer | Files, emails, browser history |
| Social Media | Posts, messages, account data |
| Vehicle | Telematics, infotainment data |
Documentary Evidence Subtypes
| Subtype | Description |
|---|---|
| Reports | Police reports, medical records, autopsy |
| Financial | Bank records, receipts, transactions |
| Identification | IDs, licenses, passports |
| Communications | Letters, emails (printed), notes |
| Legal | Warrants, court orders, contracts |
Chain of Custody
All evidence types track:
- Collected by (officer)
- Collection date/time
- Collection location
- Current custodian
- Transfer history
- Storage location