The Repercussions of a Lost Interview
No agency wants to deal with a lost interview situation. Whether it happens because of a clumsy mistake or a freak accident, a lost interview can cause irreversible damage to cases. Ensuring that justice is served becomes a real challenge when you can’t account for all of the original evidence. An interview should never get […]
How Can We Improve the Juvenile Interrogation Process?
The general public tends to believe that a guilty plea is always a done-deal and that the individual undeniably committed the crime. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. When looking at all the facts, false confessions are far too common within our legal system. Worse, studies continue to prove that juveniles and teens are more […]
Site Evaluation Questions Every Law Enforcement Agency Should Ask
Law Enforcement Agencies that want to add a new interview room to their facility face many decisions. After evaluating options for the facility as a whole, these agencies must then work through the process of a formal site evaluation. Breaking this stage into smaller steps can help keep your timeline moving along smoothly. Your Facility […]
Integrating Cloud Solutions for Law Enforcement
The cloud can be a strange concept for a lot of people, but if you take away the “mystery” behind it, you’ll realize that it’s not all that strange. You don’t really need a degree in IT Management to understand or use these systems. Of course, it’s normal to be confused in the beginning. But […]
Evaluating PD Facility Options for Interview Rooms
Police departments across the country face some big decisions when trying to decide where—or even how—to build their new interview room. Concerns about facility space and budgetary obligations often make these projects even more complicated. Starting out, most PDs are faced with three different options for their new space. They can either renovate their existing […]
Navigating a Space Needs Analysis for Your Agency’s Interview Room
Whether your organization is getting ready to build a brand-new facility or you’re making updates to an existing area, having a detailed space needs analysis is key. These plans help ensure that expectations for the work ahead are clear and complete. Working with an experienced architect for your new interview recording room will streamline construction—but […]
How to Develop a New Police Department Interview Room
Ready to modernize your police department’s interview room? Focus on teamwork to get moving in the right direction. Planning your new design and gaining community support takes time, so it’s important to not rush any part of the process. The right strategies will help make your new addition a success. Building the Pre-Design Team The […]
What’s the Real Value of Modern Interview Recording?
Strict budgetary concerns can make advancing operations a logistical nightmare, but foregoing the necessary changes can also leave your team and those you serve vulnerable. It’s a frustrating reality that the organizations who need up-to-date technology are often some of the least funded. Yet, investing in the safety and wellbeing of our local communities is […]
New Partnership Between iRecord LLC and John E. Reid and Associates
We are excited to announce a new partnership formed between iRecord LLC and John E. Reid and Associates. This agreement leverages the expertise of each company to bring advanced Interview Recording technology and professional training on proven interrogation techniques to Law Enforcement agencies across the entire US. John E. Reid and Associates began developing interview […]
Why Archiving Is Essential
Digital video provides a myriad of benefits, but the amount of it can be overwhelming. What can law enforcement agencies do to not only store this data, but ensure that it’s accessible and useful as needed? Let’s take a look at some of the wrinkles that are arising, as well as potential archiving, security and […]