Vehicle Systems Forensics

Modern vehicles are equipped with various computer systems that record and store a vast amount of data, such as GPS location, speed, acceleration, braking, steering, engine performance, airbag deployment, and more. This data can be used to reconstruct the events of a vehicle-related incident, such as a crash, a theft, a fraud, or a crime. Vehicle systems forensics can provide valuable insights into the behavior and actions of the driver, the passengers, and the vehicle itself, as well as the interactions with other devices, such as smartphones, USB drives, or wireless networks.

Vehicle systems forensics can support investigations in various domains, such as:

• Law enforcement: to identify suspects, establish motives, verify alibis, and corroborate witness statements.
• Insurance: to detect fraud, determine liability, and validate claims.
• Legal: to provide expert testimony, dispute evidence, and support litigation.
• Corporate: to protect intellectual property, monitor compliance, and investigate misconduct.

At Prudential Associates, we use a state-of-the-art forensic system that allows us to access and analyze data from a wide range of vehicle systems, including:

• Infotainment systems: these are the in-dash screens that provide navigation, communication, entertainment, and other functions. They can store data such as past GPS locations, travel routes, connected devices, calls made, media played, and more.
• Telematics systems: these are the systems that enable wireless communication between the vehicle and external networks, such as cellular, satellite, or internet. They can transmit and receive data such as vehicle status, diagnostic codes, remote commands, and emergency alerts.
• Electronic control units (ECUs): these are the devices that control various aspects of the vehicle’s operation, such as engine, transmission, brakes, airbags, and more. They can record data such as speed, acceleration, braking, steering, faults, and events.

Our forensic system consists of three components:

• A mobile application that helps us identify the vehicle make, model, year, and system type, as well as the location and method of data extraction.
• A hardware kit that enables us to connect to the vehicle’s system and acquire the data, either in-vehicle or on a benchtop.
• A forensic software that allows us to analyze the data and generate reports, using a user-friendly interface and powerful features.

Our forensic system is compatible with most vehicle brands and models and supports over 20,000 systems across the world. It is constantly updated with new system support and features, ensuring that we can handle any vehicle system forensics challenge.

We offer a full range of vehicle system forensics services, from identification, acquisition, and analysis, to reporting, presentation, and consultation. We can perform vehicle system forensics on-site or at our forensic laboratory, depending on the case requirements and the client’s preference.
Some of the benefits of choosing Prudential Associates for your vehicle system forensics needs are:

• Experience: we have been conducting vehicle system forensics since 2009 and have handled hundreds of cases involving various types of vehicles and incidents.
• Quality: we use the best forensic system available, which is developed and tested by industry experts and trusted by law enforcement agencies and corporations worldwide.
• Reliability: we follow the highest standards of forensic practice, ensuring that the data we acquire and analyze is accurate, complete, and admissible in court.
• Confidentiality: we respect the privacy and security of our clients and their data and adhere to the applicable laws and regulations regarding data protection and disclosure.

If you are interested in our vehicle system forensics services, please contact us today for a free consultation and a quote. We are ready to assist you with any vehicle system forensics challenge you may face. Prudential Associates: your trusted partner in vehicle system forensics.