Which item is used to ground the handler to prevent static discharge during handling of electronic evidence?

• A. Forensics Laptop/Workstation
• B. Wireless Stronghold/Faraday Box
• C. Grounding Bracelets
• D. Labels

Answer: (C)

Grounding the handler to prevent static discharge during handling of electronic evidence. Static electricity can build up on a person and discharge into sensitive electronics, potentially damaging data or hardware and compromising evidence integrity. A grounding bracelet provides a low-resistance path from the wearer to earth, often via a cord clipped to a grounded mat or outlet. This keeps the handler’s skin potential equal to the ground, so any discharge occurs harmlessly through the strap rather than into the device being examined. For it to work correctly, wear it snugly on the wrist and ensure the cord is attached to a properly grounded surface. Other items don’t serve this purpose: a forensics laptop/workstation is a tool, a Faraday box shields devices but doesn’t ground the handler, and labels are just identifiers.