Law enforcement agencies cannot overlook the significance of this electronic evidence. It is imperative for police administrators to train officers on the retrieval and analysis of surveillance videos.
Fremont, CA: High-quality video footage is recorded during routine police incidents using in-car and body cameras. Law enforcement agencies cannot overlook the significance of this electronic evidence. It is imperative for police administrators to train officers on the retrieval and analysis of surveillance videos. Furthermore, organizations must adhere to best practices, as well as laws and regulations, when it comes to the acquisition, storage, and administration of digital evidence. Here are the key attributes to consider in a Digital Evidence management system:
Secure and Compliant
You'll need backup copies if the storage system crashes or a specific file gets corrupted. There's a significant risk if you store one copy of any file. You should keep at least two documents (three is best) in different places. Using storage redundancy, digital evidence can always be backed up. It could be stored locally (on-premise), and the backup is in the cloud.
Agnostic and Scalable
You can use your DEMS with many storage types, so it should be flexible. It's not uncommon for small police departments to store evidence on Synology Cases, whereas larger departments might use hybrid on-premises/cloud solutions, which are more expensive. There should also be a scalability option for the DEMS so departments can add storage as needed or chain multiple storage options.
Integrates With BWC Systems
Even though body-worn cameras aren't DEMS solutions, they're becoming increasingly important for them to work together as police departments adopt them. When these two systems are integrated, investigators can review all the digital evidence associated with a case.
Seamless Migration of Digital Evidence
You'll need ongoing support to deploy a DEMS successfully. Without an experienced installer or subject matter expert, you may be left handling your evidence alone or have to pay high support fees. You should choose a DEMS solution that includes a full-time team that sets it up and migrates your existing digital evidence, as well as ongoing support from the group.
Flexible Deployment Options
A comprehensive DEMS solution gives officers both options, whether it's an on-site application or a web-based one. Administrators and detectives can use a desktop app (installed on their computer) to see more case data and use more features. Meanwhile, patrol officers may need to upload digital evidence via a web interface now and then.
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