Interrogation Rooms: Best Practices for Public Safety Agencies
With so much on the line for a criminal case, both law enforcement agencies and child advocacy groups need to ensure that all aspects of their investigative process are in line with the highest standards for collecting accurate evidence. And arguably the most important evidence they’re going to gather are suspect interrogations and victim or […]
7 Reasons Why Digital Evidence Management (DEMS) is Critical for Policing
Communities thrive when public safety efforts are strong. So as the pace of our daily lives gets faster and faster with new technology, it’s critical for police agencies to be able to keep up! Empowering Police in the Digital Age The public safety sector shouldn’t get left behind as other industries continue to adopt new […]
Customize Your Interrogation Room Equipment—with iRecord
Operating on a limited budget has long been a challenge for public safety agencies. So when it’s time to upgrade any type of technology system, you need to make sure the investment is going to last—and actually improve your process, not hinder it. All too often, interrogation room equipment can miss the mark. It’s either […]
Building Rapport for Stronger Public Safety Interview Evidence
The traditional methods for conducting interrogations have evolved over time, from issuing the Miranda rights, to working in a more neutral, professional room for custodial interviews, there are plenty of examples for how the public safety industry is reworking their processes to better align with today’s high standards for legal and ethical standards. In recent […]
Missing Links for Public Safety Interview Room Camera System Solutions
In today’s fast-paced and complex world, public safety agencies face mounting challenges to collect and deliver accurate evidence to the court in a timely manner. We need to keep the caseloads moving quickly, and yet ensuring the integrity of interview evidence—and then sharing it with the necessary parties ASAP—can be particularly difficult. When they review […]
Police Accountability and Protection with Pattern-Or-Practice Investigations
Our law enforcement professionals work hard to keep communities safe. Like any organization, though, not every individual will live up to the industry standards. It only takes one officer’s poor conduct to lead to an entire department investigation. That’s why agency leaders need to understand the accountability process and resolve any concerns related to misconduct. […]
General Grant Writing Tips for Public Safety Agencies
When budgets are tight, it can be a real challenge for public safety agencies to invest in all of the programs and technology that they want and need. Fortunately, new grant opportunities are announced all the time. The funds are out there. It’s just a matter of getting your agency noticed with a compelling application. […]
Some Police Departments Still Lack Video Interrogation Policies—What’s the Solution?
A recent study conducted by the Pennsylvania Carey Law School has found that many law enforcement agencies across the state are falling short of police interrogation best practices—from completely lacking written policies on the subject, and even ignoring the importance of recording interview evidence altogether. One news outlet in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County highlights specific townships […]
2023 Funding Opportunities for Law Enforcement and Violence Prevention
Budgetary restraints can make it incredibly difficult for agencies to invest in upgrades, but grant programs and the recent ARP Investments in Public Safety & Violence Prevention can present unique opportunities for law enforcement. Agencies across the country have taken advantage of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. As of May 2022, roughly $450 […]
How to Compare Forensic Interview Recording Equipment
Any organization’s investment into new technology should be handled with caution. The budget needs to be protected, and directing funds to a faulty system isn’t an option. This is especially true for public safety agencies and their new forensic interview recording equipment. With concerns regarding compliance and so much on the line for collecting reliable, […]