Forensics Journal - Stevenson University 2011 | Page 31

FORENSICS JOURNAL

Traditional methods of investigating child pornography cases could
include responding to complaints of citizen reports of image discoveries. However, child pornography cases often involve undercover
operations, digital evidence collection, and multiple law enforcement agencies when it has been transmitted via the internet. Forensic investigators face numerous problems when investigating child
pornography cases because the cases often present unique challenges.
Nontraditional methods include undercover stings where law enforcement officers assume the identity of a child pornography collector
interested in photographs or infiltrating a child pornography electronic bulletin board service.

Collecting evidence to prosecute child p