Digital investigation: Forces face uphill struggle

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Digital investigation: Forces face uphill struggle

Weight of information and constant introduction of new apps is making life difficult, say analysts.

Date - 18th September 2014
By - Cliff Caswell - Police Oracle

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Police forces are poised to face an uphill battle as the sheer weight of digital information makes investigation an increasingly painstaking and intensive process, analysts have warned. There are concerns the vast amounts of data now in circulation...

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