Although most forensic tests, such as fingerprinting and DNA testing, are performed by specially trained experts the task of collecting and analyzing computer evidence is often assigned to patrol officers and detectives.
Ketika sebagian besar pengujian forensik, seperti uji sidik jari dan DNA dikerjakan oleh para ahli yang dilatih secara khusus, pekerjaan pengumpulan dan analisis bukti komputer kebanyakan ditugaskan kepada petugas patroli dan detektif.