User-friendly DEMS should consist of flexible data deployment solutions such as the provision of online and onsite uploading and downloading of evidence materials.
Fremont, CA: Installation of closed circuit and high-resolution cameras across households has gained exponential growth. Footages collected through these sources serve as the primary source of evidence in the investigation of crimes. Maintenance and storage of high-resolution videos can be challenging to the police storage systems as the number of CCTV and dash cams have an ever-increasing growth.
A few of the major features you should look for in a digital evidence management system are:
Legal compliance and security
Digital records obtained must be stored in multiple storage locations to prevent accidental loss. This can be ensured by the usage of cloud backup systems and servers while managing higher data flow. Access to digital records for police officers must be organized accordingly to ensure its credibility.
Integrated with BWC systems
Evidence and footage collected through the body-worn camera systems (BWC) and the CCTV networks should be operated on a centralized platform through the use of digital management systems (DEMS). Combining multiple sources of evidence of an incident makes the process of investigation more efficient and less time-consuming.
Easy installation process
People with basic technical knowledge and skill training must be able to understand the installation process and be able to deploy the acquired evidence upon demand. Managing and transmission of the data should be possible without the use of subject expert professionals.
Flexible deployment options
User-friendly DEMS should consist of flexible data deployment solutions such as the provision of online and onsite uploading and downloading of evidence materials. Gathered evidence should be available in centralized platforms and must be within reach of the officers whenever the situation demands.
Remote access to the DEMS
Patrol and investigation officers need to have access to the DEMS via their cell phones to facilitate faster decision-making and evidence collection. Empowering the officers with access to such files increases the speed of critical response to a situation and provides higher efficiency in the investigation.
Enabling data sharing
DEMS should be compatible with the process of evidence sharing with lawyers and other government agencies. Stored data can accumulate over time and makes it impossible for it to be shared. Centralizing the storage facility and making it readily available for the officers is a key attribute of the system.
Search optimization
Finding the required data out of a large storage facility can be tricky, and this can be made possible only through optimizing the search options and by providing better tools for the process. Organizing data into virtual folders makes the access for collaborators, lawyers and government stakeholders to be easy.
