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 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 (updated 1-15-2010) |
| Section 2 | Considerations for Managers Migrating to Digital Imaging Technology (Updated 1-9-2006) |
| Section 3 | Field Photography Equipment and Supporting Infrastructure — (Updated 8-5-10) |
| Section 4 | Recommendations and Guidelines for Using Closed-Circuit Television Security Systems in Commercial Institutions |
| Section 5 | Guidelines for Image Processing (updated 1-15-2010) |
| Section 6 | Guidelines and Recommendations for Training in Imaging Technologies in the Criminal Justice System |
| Section 7 | Best Practices for Forensic Video Analysis (released 1-16-2009) |
| Section 8 | General Guidelines for Capturing Latent Impressions Using a Digital Camera (Under revision) |
| Section 9 | General Guidelines for Photographing Tire Impressions (updated 1-15-2010) |
| Section 10 | General Guidelines for Photographing Footwear Impressions (updated 1-15-2010) |
| Section 11 | Best Practices for Documenting Image Enhancement (updated 1-15-2010) |
| Section 12 | Best Practices for Forensic Image Analysis |
| Section 13 | Best Practices for Maintaining the Integrity of Digital Images and Digital Video (released 6-4-2007) |
| Section 14 | Best Practices for Image Authentication (released 6-4-2007) |
| Section 15 | Best Practices for Archiving Digital and Multimedia Evidence (DME) in the Criminal Justice System (released 6-4-2007) |
| Section 16 | Best Practices for Forensic Photographic Comparison (released 1-16-09) |
| Section 17 | Digital Imaging Technology Issues for the Courts (updated 6-5-09) |
| Section 18 | Best Practices for Automated Image Processing — (NEW 8-5-10) |
| Section 19 | Issues Relating to Digital Image Compression and File Formats — (NEW 6-5-10) |
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:
Title |
| Recommended Guidelines for Developing Standard Operating Procedures |
| Guidelines and Recommendations for Training in Digital & Multimedia Evidence (updated January 15, 2010) |
| Proficiency Test Program Guidelines |
| SWGDE and SWGIT Digital & Multimedia Evidence Glossary (updated May 22, 2009) |
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 v2.0 — Updated November 2007 |