The LEITTF is a joint task force of the IJIS Institute and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Both organizations are research entities and policy advocacy bodies, but each has different core memberships. The combination of these two groups into a task force provides a multi-faceted perspective to technology issues. IJIS is a nonprofit alliance of industry leaders, technology developers, practitioners, national practice associations, and academic organizations and IACP is comprised of justice leaders and law enforcement practitioners, so a blend of experience and competencies is a desired benefit in this study.  With a combined membership of more than 30,000 global public safety experts, government officials, and technology providers, IJIS and IACP together have deep knowledge, academic prowess, and practical experience to wrap their arms around emerging issues and technologies. Both organizations have combined resources into this joint research effort known as the Law Enforcement Image Technology Task Force (LEITTF), which reviews trending technologies such as automated license plate readers (ALPR), facial recognition, and currently, the Lifecycle of Digital Evidence.