Cybercrime Investigative Case Management

Chapter 1

Investigative Case Management

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Basic Case Tracking

1.1.2 The Case Name

1.1.3 Note Taking

1.1.4 Analyzing Your Notes

1.1.5 Analysis with Spreadsheets

1.1.6 Analysis with Databases

1.1.7 Analysis Using Charts

1.1.8 Analysis Using Maps

1.1.9 Fresh Set of Eyes

1.1.10 Summary

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1.1 Introduction

This chapter introduces several methods which may allow you to see inferences as you manage the information in your case. These inferences help connect the dots between evidence and suspects. Instead of simply taking notes during your investigation, create a system that can lead to discoveries that may be otherwise missed. Gone are the days of writing reports and placing reports in binders such as seen in Figure 1.1 ...