Explain the major steps involved in evidence acquisition, and how to maintain the integrity of the evidence, outlining any and all repercussion if the evidence is improperly preserved.

You were the lead investigator on Operation Stop Hack and have now been subpoenaed as an expert witness in the case against the perpetrators. It is up to you to convey the complexities of the crime and evidence to the jury so they can understand the scientific procedures using in aiding the crimes resolution.

Write a paper of no less than three to five pages in which you:

  1. Analyze the overall procedures for First Responder and Incident Handling, and ascertain the fundamental way in which such procedures relate to the scenario in this specific case. 
  2. Explain the major steps involved in evidence acquisition, and how to maintain the integrity of the evidence, outlining any and all repercussion if the evidence is improperly preserved.
  3. Consider the importance of the chain of custody, and explain the main reasons why the documentation required to preserve the chain of custody is critical.  
  4. Use no less than three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.