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Before You Acquire Everything: On-Scene Device Triage with Preview Mode
ADF PRO Preview Mode lets examiners review mobile data while collection is still underway—helping teams make faster on-scene decisions, prioritize relevant devices, and reduce forensic backlogs.ADF Solutions
Case StudyHow a UK Police Unit Cut Device Submissions by 76% and Cleared CSAM Backlogs with Digital Triage
A UK regional police force's online investigation team reduced device submissions to its digital forensic unit by 76% in one year by adopting frontline digital triage with ADF Pro. Here is what changed and why it matters for investigators tackling CS
ADF Solutions · Aug 27, 2026
Hub ArticleDeleted Doesn’t Mean Gone: What 2026 Research Reveals About Mobile Anti-Forensics
Mobile anti-forensics can make evidence harder to see without fully removing it. A major 2026 review identifies where residual traces persist—and how examiners can build a more complete, defensible analysis.
Kevin DeLong · Aug 22, 2026
Case StudyNew Jersey State Police Cuts On-Scene Time and Device Seizures with Digital Forensic Triage
See how the New Jersey State Police ICAC Unit used digital forensic triage with ADF Pro to reduce on-scene time, limit unnecessary mobile device seizures, and focus resources on the evidence that matters most.
ADF Solutions · Aug 19, 2026
Case StudyHow the UK Metropolitan Police Triaged 6,000 Devices and Transformed Frontline Digital Forensics
When a single search warrant can produce more than 100 devices, traditional forensic workflows simply cannot keep up. Learn how the UK Metropolitan Police Service triaged over 6,000 devices in two years, achieved a 50% escalation rate, and transforme
ADF Solutions · Aug 6, 2026The Machine Found It. Should You Trust It?
AI can help digital investigators move faster through overwhelming evidence volumes.
Kevin DeLong · May 5, 2026
Hub ArticleHow to Triage from a USB Device: Boot and Live Scan Computers
How to Triage from a USB Device: Boot and Live Scan Computers
ADF Solutions · Feb 10, 2026
Hub ArticleHow to Master Triage For Your Forensic Investigations
How to Master Triage For Your Forensic Investigations
ADF Solutions · Jan 28, 2026
Hub ArticleWhat’s New? ADF PRO v6.2.0 Features and Enhancements
What’s New? ADF PRO v6.2.0 Features and Enhancements
ADF Solutions · Jan 23, 2026
Press ReleaseADF Launches Refreshed Brand Identity to Celebrate 20 Years of Innovation
ADF Launches Refreshed Brand Identity to Celebrate 20 Years of Innovation
ADF Solutions · Jan 20, 2026
Hub ArticleWhy Digital Forensic Triage Matters: A Cost-Benefit Analysis from the Field
Independent data underscores the sheer scale and evolving nature of online child sexual abuse, and it’s precisely why agencies are embracing triage-first workflows
ADF Solutions · Jan 16, 2026
Hub ArticleThe Field Investigator's Challenge: Why Traditional Digital Forensics Equipment Falls Short
Digital forensic investigators face a complex web of challenges when conducting field investigations. Understanding these problems—and their solutions—can mean the difference between a successful evidence collection and a compromised case.
MediaClone · Sep 30, 2025