Digital forensics inspection 'paints a sorry picture' for policing

HMICFRS identified multiple issues, including a significant backlog of devices awaiting examination, a lack of consideration for victims' needs, and an inconsistency in approach between forces.

Policing has been urged to get a grip on its use of digital forensics, after an inspection warned that issues prevalent across forces are jeopardising investigations and failing victims. After assessing how effectively the service provides digital...