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April 29, 2019 | 9 minutes read

Evidence Big Data | Big Problems: Servers, Clouds, and Court

The problem that evidence big data presents to law enforcement agencies is getting bigger by the hour. Some agencies have adopted the modern trends well, some have attempted to write the rules for themselves, other agencies are not willing to budge on the issue of data and its collective storage.

April 22, 2019 | 5 minutes read

Officer Involved Shootings

In our current social-political climate, decisions made every day by law enforcement officers are frequently questioned or criticized… Every action officers take while performing their duty becomes public record and may be subject to civil litigation for years to come. Without question, hiring and retaining quality individuals are of paramount importance.

April 08, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Giglio v. United States | A Case Study

The case of Giglio v. United States has had a dramatic effect on the law enforcement community and how they perform their everyday duties. Law enforcement officers who are judged to have “Giglio material” attached to them often find that their careers become frozen in place in their agency.

April 01, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Surveillance

Information obtained while conducting surveillance can mean the difference between the conviction of a criminal and that criminal going free. Whether it is accomplished through physical, electronic, or telephone/Internet monitoring, law enforcement officers must be up to date with all laws pertaining to surveillance and must have the proper training and experience in order to conduct an effective surveillance operation.

March 25, 2019 | 12 minutes read

Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Civil Liabilities

Digital video evidence using dash-mounted, body-worn, cellular devices, and audio recorders are reducing complaints and accusations against officers.

March 11, 2019 | 7 minutes read

GDPR Impact on Digital Content

GDPR compliance for digital content is complex and evolving. Businesses must use recognition and redaction software to efficiently handle SARs, ensuring privacy and avoiding hefty fines.

March 04, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Digital Evidence EXIF Data

Digital evidence EXIF data acts as a second layer of data in digital evidence that we can use to obtain exacting information concerning a crime, and also can serve as a way to eliminate suspects.

February 25, 2019 | 8 minutes read

How To Mitigate Risk in Casinos with Video Cameras

With a solution that incorporates video surveillance with access control, video redaction, automatic license plate redaction, and analytics, casinos and gaming establishments can easily spot situations on the floor or in the back alley, track money transfers, avoid employee theft while complying with transparency policies and confidentiality standards.

February 11, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Digital Evidence Video Resolution

For now, 1080p is the optimal resolution for public safety cameras, offering the detail needed for non-emergency calls. While higher resolutions like 2K and 4K may improve, 1080p remains the most reliable choice for capturing crucial details.

February 04, 2019 | 12 minutes read

Digital Evidence Video Frame Rates

Digital evidence frame rates are often overlooked. Whether from body cams or interview room cameras, evaluating devices based on Frames Per Second is crucial.