Samuel Barrett Long | Digital Forensics Specialist

Professional Summary

Sworn Law Enforcement Professional and Certified Digital Forensics Specialist with over 10 years of experience in criminal investigations, digital evidence recovery, mobile device forensics, and courtroom testimony.

Qualified as an expert in Digital Forensics (Mobile Device Acquisition and Analysis) and Digital Video Analysis in State of Georgia Superior Court. Extensive experience managing a digital forensics laboratory, conducting examinations, preserving chain of custody, and providing technical support to local, state, and federal agencies and prosecutors.

Professional Experience

Chief Investigator – Digital Evidence
Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office • January 2025 – Present

Supervises investigations division members responsible for intake, review, and forensic analysis of digital evidence in criminal prosecutions.
Conducts digital forensic examinations of devices submitted by local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
Leads design, implementation, and management of the Augusta DA’s Digital Forensics Laboratory.
Leads design and management of Digital Evidence Case Management Platforms (NICE Justice, Axon Prosecutor).
Provides expert technical consultation and testimony preparation to prosecuting attorneys.

Investigator
Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office • October 2020 – January 2025

Conducted complex criminal investigations as a Georgia P.O.S.T. certified sworn law enforcement officer.
Performed forensic analysis of digital evidence and provided expert opinions to prosecutors.
Served as Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC).
Law enforcement instructor on digital evidence handling, investigations, and P.O.S.T. requirements.
Investigated elder abuse and neglect as a member of the Crimes Against the Vulnerable and Elderly (C.A.V.E) Task Force.

Criminal Investigator / Patrol Officer
Grovetown Department of Public Safety • July 2015 – October 2020

Led investigations of crimes against persons and children, including crime scene processing, evidence collection, and digital forensic analysis.
Conducted law enforcement patrol operations and primary investigations.

Core Expertise

Mobile Device Forensics

Logical and physical acquisition and analysis of iOS and Android devices. SQLite artifact parsing, chat/contact recovery, and expert reporting.

Hardware & Chip-Off Recovery

NAND flash and eMCP identification/extraction, micro-soldering, board-level repair, JTAG/ISP/UART interfaces, and chip-off forensics.

IoT & Embedded Devices

Analysis of IoT modules, smart devices, and specialized hardware. NCFI IoT training; returned as class proctor.

Digital Video Analysis

Qualified expert in digital video analysis. Experience with Amped FIVE, Cubic Motion DSP, and related enhancement tools.

Lab Management & Case Systems

Design and operation of digital forensics laboratories and case management platforms supporting multi-agency work.

Expert Testimony & Consultation

Qualified expert witness in Georgia Superior Court. Technical consultation to prosecutors on admissibility and analysis.

Certifications & Training

Magnet Forensics

Magnet Certified Forensics Examiner (MCFE)
Magnet Certified GrayKey Examiner (MCGE)
Magnet Mobile Certified Examiner (MMCE)
AX100–AX300, GK200, DV200 and related labs

Cellebrite

Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO)
Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)

IACIS & NCFI

IACIS BCFE (completed May 2026)
IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
NCFI: BCERT, IoT, Device Triage, Phone Repair
NCFI IoT class proctor (2026)

Additional Training

NW3C courses (cellular records, mobile devices, seizure)
FBI CAST Level 1
DataPilot DPX and Desktop Essentials
U.S. Secret Service CFTF Digital Forensic Partner
Georgia ICAC Task Force