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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.

October 08, 2018 | 6 minutes read

The rising cost of Digital Evidence and its hidden fees

Managing digital evidence efficiently is crucial as volumes rise and budgets shrink. CDs/DVDs and outdated systems are costly. Modern web-based solutions offer better functionality and cost-effectiveness.

September 24, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Firearms Inventory and Tracking

When law enforcement firearms are lost or stolen, it not only leads to financial loss but also exposes the agency to significant legal risks if the weapon is used in a crime. This situation can severely compromise the department’s reputation.

September 17, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Evidence Management | Differences Between Chain of Custody & Audit Trails

Chain of custody, audit trail. They are simple documents, that mean everything to your evidence, and the acceptance of that evidence in court. You need to know the differences, and where information comes together.

August 27, 2018 | 7 minutes read

Community Evidence | Registering Cameras with Law Enforcement

The idea of camera registration is opening the doors to spectacular results for solving crime in various communities. Many privacy issues have already been answered, but we believe the next iteration of these programs is moving to a remote access model, where law enforcement receive permission from a citizen for each request, but that police download content without ever stepping foot on the citizen’s property.