1. Abstract Evidence can be the key to convicting someone of a crime, or acquitting a person of charges brought against them. To make sure evidence is carefully documented, we will need to develop a database application that will store all of the information that evidence might have associated with it. The database application shall also be able to search for, report, and print information about any piece of evidence. The application will be able to search for information by storage location, victim's name, suspect's name, case number, date, or description. This application will assist the police department by organizing the data and eliminating some of the paperwork normally associated with evidence inventory. Team Members: Thomas Brezinski CprE Eric Hand CprE Vignesh Vijayakumar CprE Daniel Pruckler CprE Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tom Daniels Client: Chief William Skare Boone Police Department Acknowledgement Chief William Skare and Boone Police Department Problem Statement A Chain of Custody Report for each piece of evidence can determine if the evidence is admissible in court. To ensure admission the Boone Police Department needs to accurately keep track of evidence. The end product will be a database application that stores information about each piece of evidence and officers will be able to update the item with its current location and who is in possession of the evidence. No deletions will be allowed to insure records have not been modified. Operating Environment The application will run on a closed network with Windows XP clients and a Windows ® or Linux based server. Intended Users and Uses This application is intended for use by the Boone Police Department employees. Information will be printable for those outside the department who need it. This application will be used for the tracking and inventory of evidence by the Boone Police Department. Assumptions Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP. Proper storage space for backup. Windows or Linux computer for server.Limitations Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP. Max response time must be less than ten seconds. Must have backup and restore capability. End Product and Deliverables Prototype User manual Server software Client software with barcode scanner and digital signature pad support Design Objectives Must be secure Must be easy to use and maintain. Functional Requirements Must be searchable by various fields Must be able to be backed up Must be flexible in types of data stored Design Constraints Must be low cost. Must not require technical support. Measurable Milestones Project definition End-product design End-product implementation End-product testing End-product demonstration Testing Considerations Run tests on each module to ensure work function Test system upon adding any new modules Test system upon complete integration Client shall test system with aid from team Server Side: MySQL TM Database Apache HTTP Server with PHP Scripting Client Side : Java TM 2 Runtime Environment IntegriSign TM Signature Software Suite Input hardware: Digital signature pad Barcode Scanner Sample Chain of Custody Proposed Approach Consult client to determine user requirement Research current technologies Develop individual system modules Run intensive tests on each level of integration Financial Requirements Personal Effort Thomas Brezinski 152 hours Eric Hand 150 hours Daniel Pruckler 156 hours Vignesh Vijayakumar 160 hours INTRODUCTION PROJECT REQUIREMENTS PROPOSED APPROACH AND CONSIDERATIONS ESTIMATED RESOURCE USAGE CLOSING SUMMARY This effective and efficient evidence inventory and tracking system will be developed for the Boone Police Department. The system will remove the dependency on physical paperwork by the Boone Police Department while maintaining a valid chain of custody. It should also reduce the amount of labor required to complete evidence related inquiries. ItemWithout LaborWith Labor Materials: Signature Pad(purchased previously) Barcode Scanner$200.00 Labor at $10.50 per hour: Eric Hand $1,575.00 Tom Brezinski $1,596.00 Vignesh Vijayakumar $1,680.00 Daniel Pruckler $1,638.00 Total$200$6,550.00 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. MySQL is a trademark of MySQL AB. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. IntegriSign is a trademark of Interlink Electronics, Inc. Technologies Considered Project Schedule MilestoneEstimated Completion Project Design CompletionFebruary 10 th, 2005 Prototype CompletionApril 22 nd, 2005 Prototype Testing CompletionNovember 11 th, 2005 End-Product Documentation CompletionDecember 8 th, 2005 Crime Scene Evidence Room Forensics Lab Evidence Room Use In Court Evidence Room Evidence Destroyed