The Importance of Court-Admissible Interview Recordings in Criminal Cases
In criminal investigations, a recorded interview that isn’t properly recorded can have devastating consequences. Simple mistakes or flukes can derail an entire case, jeopardize justice, and open the door to appeals or mistrials. Whether it’s an interrogation, a witness statement, or a victim interview, recordings that meet court-admissibility standards are a must. These recordings not […]
Soft Interview Rooms: How to Create a Safe Space for Child Witnesses
For children involved in criminal investigations, the setting where they’re asked to share their story can make all the difference. A traditional police interview room—with harsh lighting, concrete walls, and institutional furniture—can feel intimidating and even traumatic. That’s why soft interview rooms are so essential. Soft rooms are thoughtfully designed spaces where child witnesses and […]
Pre-Interview Hypothesis Generation: Another Way Agencies Can Use AI
An August 2025 newsletter from the National Children’s Alliance took a closer look at a recent study of using AI in the forensic interview process. The findings are intriguing—and also raise a few questions about how to handle the new technology. About the Large Language Models (LLMs) Forensic interviews are designed to be neutral and […]
Best Practices for Police Interview Room Setup: Ensuring Compliance and Efficiency
Designing a police interview room isn’t just about fitting equipment into a space—it’s about creating an environment that supports accurate, ethical, and legally defensible investigations. From the layout and furnishings to camera placement and compliance protocols, every detail matters. Whether you’re building a new room or updating an existing one, understanding the key components of […]
The Role of Video Recording in Child Abuse Investigations
The stakes are high in child abuse cases. There’s a profound need for sensitivity and accuracy with the evidence collection. Not only that, children need to be protected every step of the way. That’s why video recording has become a cornerstone tool in modern child advocacy efforts. But how that voice is captured, preserved, and […]
iRecord Helps Agencies Uphold the Méndez Principles in the Justice System
Law enforcement agencies the world over are working to modernize their approach to investigations, and the Méndez Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering can help. They offer a clear and ethical framework for conducting interviews. The mission is to outline practices that are both effective and rights-based. As a result, these international […]
The Role of Video & Audio Recording in Law Enforcement Interrogations
Ensuring accurate records of law enforcement interrogations is vital for promoting justice and maintaining investigative transparency. That’s where advanced video and audio recording comes into play. Having digital records of interrogations helps safeguard the fairness of interviews, preserves evidence with accuracy, and can uphold legal compliance. Unfortunately, not every agency is working up to today’s […]
Why Every Child Advocacy Center Needs a Secure Interview Recording System
When a child sits down for a forensic interview, it’s more than a conversation—it’s a chance to give voice to their experience and begin the journey toward healing and justice. That moment must be handled with care. Not only that, it needs to put security at the forefront. Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) work tirelessly to […]
How iRecord Helps MDTs Thrive
In high-stakes investigations, collaboration between law enforcement, child advocacy professionals, and other public safety experts is essential. Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) rely on seamless communication and secure access to critical evidence to protect victims and ensure justice is served. Unfortunately, the industry still faces challenges with streamlining the MDT process. Here’s how we’re making it better. […]
How Can States Avoid the High Costs of Wrongful Convictions?
As conversations around public safety and criminal justice reform continue to evolve, one issue often overlooked is the financial toll of getting it wrong. Wrongful convictions aren’t just moral and legal failures—they’re enormously expensive. From incarceration and retrials to settlements and rising insurance premiums for municipalities, the expenses add up quickly. In the end, the […]