What is a police interview room recording system?
A police interview room recording system is a video recording software specifically engineered for capturing and documenting interviews conducted in police interview rooms.
Why does a police interview or interrogation room need video recording equipment?
Police video recording systems clearly and accurately record what happens during the interview process.
- Recordings provide visual evidence of what the interviewee says and how they behave, both of which can be key evidence in court.
- Video recordings are also useful for training purposes, helping police officers improve how they conduct interviews.
- Video recordings of police interviews protect the rights of the person being interviewed. Recordings ensure no false claims are made about what happened during an interview and provide visual evidence of all proceedings.
Why is video “marking” important for police video recordings?
Video marking in police interview room recordings allows officers or detectives to denote or ‘mark’ specific points within a recording either during live observation or during the review process. These markers allow users to jump to a specific point in the video easily, similar to chapters in a DVD. Moreover, the marked points can have searchable descriptions associated with them. For example, an officer can mark key points, like precise descriptions of events or confessions.
Marking key points of the police interview also allows officers to send snippets of video to the District Attorney or other key individuals involved in a case.
Why is video tagging important for police video recording software?
Tagging police recordings improves video organization. Tagging allows for more efficient searches and video observation and/or reviews based on data like suspect/office name or case number.
How is a police video recording started?
Using the VALT system, video recordings can start within the software from any browser or with the push of a physical start/stop button in or right outside the room.
Who uses the police video recording?
The VALT video recording system is designed to allow any trained user to effectively use and navigate the system. Allowing officers and detectives to review, mark, and tag videos improves overall department efficiency and reduces the burden on IT teams.
Recorded interviews or snippets of recorded interviews become valuable information for District Attorneys or other key individuals on a case, and with non-proprietary playback, VALT makes it easy to securely share videos.
Can police video recording systems be taken on scene?
Yes. IVS has a mobile video recording solution. The BEAM application allows operators to create a mobile police interview recording system for off-site locations.
