07/02/2026
This testimonial we received is a perfect example of something we've said for years: Not every device will make it back to the office or forensic lab.
The investigator was able to deploy the DATAPILOT X and perform a targeted acquisitions at the point of encounter, preserving critical WhatsApp messages before it can be deleted, altered, or lost.
The best evidence is the evidence you preserve before it's gone.
"Yesterday, I investigated an elder financial abuse case where a vulnerable widow was defrauded of $30,000 in gift cards over a one-year period. The suspects engaged her daily on WhatsApp, but the victim had never met them in person. After her financial institution flagged the suspicious activity and alerted our agency, I responded to her residence.
Utilizing the DATAPILOT DPX, I conducted a full extraction of the WhatsApp communications directly at the scene in approximately 20 minutes. This allowed the victim to retain her phone during a highly stressful time while ensuring we secured the critical evidence required for prosecution.
This is exactly how modern digital forensics should operate—accessible, field-deployable, and available to frontline officers rather than restricted to a specialized lab."
