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Prosecutor highlights county’s digital forensics ‘cell phone lab’ that processed 2,526 devices

Vanderburgh County Council · July 10, 2024
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The Vanderburgh County prosecutor showcased a Bureau of Justice documentary about the county's digital forensics unit, saying the lab has processed 2,526 devices, serves dozens of agencies and aims for a three‑day turnaround on actionable intelligence.

The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on July 10 presented a documentary and update on its high‑tech crimes unit — commonly described at the meeting as a "cell phone lab" — that officials said has processed 2,526 digital devices and now supports regional and federal partners.

Prosecutor Merce (identified during the meeting) said the lab’s output has exceeded earlier projections and that it serves about 38 agencies, including the Evansville Police Department, the…

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