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, […]
Get to the Truth with New Interview Room Recording Equipment
Reducing crime is an ongoing battle. It also requires a team effort between our legal system and law enforcement. In order to get to the truth, public safety has to provide the most accurate evidence possible for the court to review. The Value of Interview Evidence Our justice system places great importance on physical evidence. […]
The iRecord System Difference: Recent Client Success Recap
Over the years, iRecord has proudly partnered with law enforcement, child advocacy centers, and other organizations needing a simple, one-touch solution to start and stop their critical audio video recordings. Reviewing the highlights from these recent projects can help you discover the power of iRecord for yourself—and the custom benefits we can create for your […]
Agency Interview Room Recording System—Connections with the Cloud
Suspect interrogations and interviews with victims and witnesses should always be recorded with high-quality audio video equipment. Yet in order for agencies to be truly modern with their approach, having reliable hardware isn’t enough. Working with a new cloud solution makes a significant difference for both efficiency and peace of mind that we’re delivering the […]