Computer Forensics

• Retrieve and analyze data on digital devices
• Perform proactive investigations related to child victimization 

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Field Operations 

• Examine, document, process, and collect evidence at crime scenes and in the lab
• Examine fingerprints and footwear
• Conduct AFIS search for potential matches of unknown fingerprints to known fingerprint records
  • AFIS stands for Automated Fingerprint Identification System
• Operate 24/7, 365 days a year

Field Operations — AFIS

•  The AFIS system provides access to:
  • MAFIN — Midwest Automated Fingerprint Identification Network
    • Regional database
    • Includes records submitted by Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota law enforcement agencies. 
  • NGI — Next Generation Identification System
    • The national database
    • Includes records submitted by both state and federal agencies.

 Firearms and Toolmarks

• Examine firearm and toolmark evidence 
• Manage the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) program for the MPD
  • NIBIN is used to detect associations between separate firearm incidents through firearm evidence

 Forensics Garage

• Examine vehicles related to crimes
• Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verifications

 Video Forensics

• Examine video for evidentiary content
• Perform comparative analysis of video evidence
• Perform audio analysis