Police in Scotland are getting ready to roll out a fleet of ‘cyber kiosks’ that will allow them to mine device data for evidence. The kiosks — PC-sized machines — have been designed to help investigations progress faster. At the moment, devices can be taken from witnesses, victims and suspects for months at a time, even if they contain no worthwhile evidence. According to Police Scotland, the kiosks will enable officers to quickly scan a device for evidence, and if relevant information is found, the device will be sent on for further investigation. If not, it can be returned to its owner straight away.

Police in Scotland are getting ready to roll out a fleet of ‘cyber kiosks’ that will allow them to mine device data for evidence. The kiosks — PC-sized machines — have been designed to help investigations progress faster. At the moment, devices can be taken from witnesses, victims and suspects for months at a time, even if they contain no worthwhile evidence. According to Police Scotland, the kiosks will enable officers to quickly scan a device for evidence, and if relevant information is found, the device will be sent on for further investigation. If not, it can be returned to its owner straight away.