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January 14, 2019 | 3 minutes read

Document Redaction | Electronic Documents Guidelines

The ramifications of redacted information being compromised is dire, especially if the documents in question pertain to an on-going investigation, or provide intelligence concerning previously undetected crime.

January 07, 2019 | 4 minutes read

Law Enforcement Software | Buying Decisions

Law enforcement software is essential but challenging to evaluate. Choose vendors that meet industry standards, follow best practices, and ensure data integration. If a vendor doesn’t meet your needs, move on-they aren’t worth the cost or the hassle.

December 31, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Content & Camera Management for Law Enforcement

A brief overview of the relationships between cameras, content, and evidence management shows why these three things need to be symbiotic. Without harmony between these tools, your agency is going to have to work harder, and likely inefficiently, to accomplish results.

December 17, 2018 | 4 minutes read

CaseGuard Document Redaction

CaseGuard is pleased to announce that we added document redaction to CaseGuard Studio. The software is being used by both public records and investigative personnel, and document redaction was a request that both types of clients had been asking for. In marking the release of this powerful addition, we will discuss the varying purposes of document redaction, and how the need for this tool is expanding into a number of functions in law enforcement.

December 10, 2018 | 8 minutes read

Pro-active Patrol | Felony Lane Gang

Simple patrol tactics can make a huge dent in the expectations these brazen criminals have moving forward. The more you can do to disincentivize their efforts, the more likely they are to move onto something else.

December 03, 2018 | 7 minutes read

Investigations | Commercial Burglaries

Burglaries of commercial property become some of the most creative ventures in criminality that officers receive exposure to. From violent smash and grabs to sophisticated “drywall jobs,” commercial burglary attempts have the stigma of bringing out some of the boldest behavior displayed by criminals. Let’s discuss some of the evidence challenges that present themselves in commercial burglaries.

November 12, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Community Evidence | Citizen Cameras & Evidentiary Concerns

Digital evidence is coming at law enforcement from a number of angles, none more pronounced than various content that citizens provide, whether they are a victim, complainant, witness, or another type of third party. Having the ability to navigate, and mitigate the challenges their content can present in the field is the job of your digital evidence management system.

November 05, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Memorialization of an Interview | Audio, Video, or Nothing?

Proper memorialization of interviews and interrogations are musts for any successful prosecution. Law enforcement officers conducting and leading these conversations must decide the best course of action for such interviews.

October 22, 2018 | 7 minutes read

Video Redaction and Enhancement Software

Video redaction and enhancement software has turned from a rare luxury, to a mandatory tool for all law enforcement agencies. From responding to public records requests, to protecting victims, witnesses, confidential informants, and most of all the innocent who happen to be at a scene.

October 15, 2018 | 4 minutes read

Body worn camera considerations

Body cameras are essential for law enforcement to protect citizens as well as police officers. Policies must address usage, storage, privacy, and public access.