In A Legal Case What Are Log Files From An Isp Called? Forensic Evidence Or ?
I’m referring to log files and stuff from internet service providers… Is forensic evidence the correct term, or how do you refer to log file evidence in a way that non-technical folks can understand what you’re talking about? I’ve got some subpoena’d log files from an ISP proving something a police officer told my boss about my use of the internet is not true, but I don’t know how to refer to it in the complaint so that a 60yr old police cheif will know I’ve got concrete evidence without confusing him with technical jargon…
I would call it “documentation,” it may have to be notarized by the ISP to be official and admissible in court, stating from a manger that they indeed supplied this record. Forensic evidence is gathered by a professional crime scene analyst or detective familiar with the rules of evidence, correct proceedure (not contaminating), and chain of custody. The log files might better have been sent by the ISP directly to the Chief, as you having possession interupts chain of custody in a way. It is probably okay.
Include the ISPs phone number in case the Chief needs to contact them for explanation. Police are conversant with computers, they are integral to law enforcement, and most cruisers are online.
They run driver’s license and background checks from the car.
Evidence contradicting the police officers charges. The police chief didn’t get to be a police chief by being stupid. If I were you I would put your condescension away when you are speaking to him. It will work more to your favor.