Contemporary Issues in Digital Forensic Laboratory Staffing

Sunday, October 15, 2023

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM PST

Location: Room: 6E

Submitter & Moderator(s)

Brandon Epstein

Detective
Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Speaker(s)

Lisa Arnold

Digital Forensic Program Manager
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
SS

Sean Soriano

Criminalist, Technical Lead
San Diego Police Department, California
Steve Gemperle

Forensic Consultant
Magnet Forensics
Herndon, Virginia, United States

Digital forensics has become an integral component in modern investigations, requiring a specialized staff to effectively acquire and analyze data. From recruitment and retention to demonstrating proficiency and continuing education, there are multiple issues to consider when staffing a digital forensics laboratory. Join this panel to hear three unique perspectives of successes, pain points, and lessons learned in laboratory personnel management.