The mission of the Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technology (SWGIT) is to facilitate the integration of imaging technologies and systems within the criminal justice system (CJS) by providing definitions and recommendations for the capture, storage, processing, analysis, transmission, and output of images.
A goal of the SWGIT is to engage the entire law enforcement imaging community in the development of these guidelines. Please review these documents carefully and let us have your feedback (Instructions for sending feedback). Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Carl Kriigel
Chair, SWGIT
All documents on this page are in the Acrobat PDF format.
SWGIT Membership
Below are three new documents up for comment by the public. Please see above part of website for how to send responses/feedback.
SWGIT Documents
Select the SWGIT document you want from the list below:
| Section | Title |
| Section 1 | Overview of SWGIT and the Use of Imaging Technology in the Criminal Justice System |
| Section 2 | Considerations for Managers Migrating to Digital Imaging Technology |
| Section 3 | Field Photography Equipment and Supporting Infrastructure |
| Section 4 | Recommendations and Guidelines for Using Closed-Circuit Television Security Systems in Commercial Institutions |
| Section 5 | Guidelines for Image Processing |
| Section 6 | Guidelines and Recommendations for Training in Imaging Technologies in the Criminal Justice System |
| Section 7 | Best Practices for Forensic Video Analysis |
| Section 8 | General Guidelines for Capturing Latent Impressions Using a Digital Camera |
| Section 9 | General Guidelines for Photographing Tire Impressions |
| Section 10 | General Guidelines for Photographing Footwear Impressions |
| Section 11 | Best Practices for Documenting Image Enhancement |
| Section 12 | Best Practices for Forensic Image Analysis |
| Section 13 | Best Practices for Maintaining the Integrity of Digital Images and Digital Video |
| Section 14 | Best Practices for Image Authentication |
| Section 15 | Best Practices for Archiving Digital and Multimedia Evidence (DME) in the Criminal Justice System |
| Section 16 | Best Practices for Forensic Photographic Comparison |
| Section 17 | Digital Imaging Technology Issues for the Courts |
| Section 18 | Best Practices for Automated Image Processing |
| Section 19 | Issues Relating to Digital Image Compression and File Formats |
| Section 20 | Recommendations and Guidelines for Crime Scene/Critical Incident Videography — NEW 1/13/2012 |
| Section 21 | Procedure for Testing Scanner Resolution for Latent Print Imaging — NEW 1/13/2012 |
| Section 22 | Procedure for Testing Digital Camera System Resolution for Latent Print Photography — NEW 1/13/2012 |
SWGIT / SWGDE Documents
SWGIT has co-authored documents with SWGDE (Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence). Select the SWGIT / SWGDE document you want from the list below:
SWGIT / HOSDB Documents
SWGIT has supported documents written by HOSDB (Home Office Scientific Development Branch) in the United Kingdom. Select the SWGIT / HOSDB document you want from the list below:
Title |
| Cover Letter |
| Digichart |
| Digital Imaging Procedures v2.1 November 2007 |