1. Search Engine Present by Team 3 Thursday, March 16, 2006

2. Definition Search engines are large databases that hold information about web sites. Purpose Use it to look up various agencies, local and federal, businesses All kinds of useful information Articles, newsletters New procedures, tips and techniques

3. Usage of Search Engine • All of the data that is searched through any search engine is stored for an undisclosed amount of time on the servers of the search engine company • AOL has a period of 30 days • If an account is held on that search engine, they then have your name and information to match the searches

4. Search Engine Issues • Search Engines have never been called in court to provide information • Searches have been found on someone’s personal computer and used against them in the court of law to prove a murder. • (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-6034666.html?tag=st.num)

5. Cont’ • Homicide case of 1984 got resolved because of the additional information fund from the search engine. <http://www.capet.com/evidence_and_internet.htm> • The search engines offers enormous amount of useful information and assistance to law enforcement agency and private litigation. • However, Property-evidence rooms and crime labs should all be using it to some degree.

6. Questions Thank You for your time!