From Crime to Conviction: How a MediaSolv Solution Streamlines a Typical Case

Follow our demo to see how integrated evidence is entered from various sources into a MediaSolv system, complete with all necessary hardware and MediaSolv software, makes the case. Adding online access makes it even more powerful and convenient for users.

• A call comes into the 911 switchboard. Someone has reported a possible homicide.
  
  

• An officer drives his cruiser to the scene of the crime. The officer calls for backup. The patrol car's forward-facing video camera records the crime scene and the arrest of suspect holding a gun. Finding the suspect visibly intoxicated, the officer disarms and cuffs the suspect, then administers a blood-alcohol test and makes an arrest. A back-seat camera keeps an eye on the suspect's nervous behavior.
  
  
• The officer surveys the crime scene to find an identified corpse. Officer calls the forensic team to photograph the crime scene.
  
  

• The officer returns to the precinct with the suspect. The detective takes the suspect to a video interview room powered by MediaSolv and begins a long intensive interview. During the interview the officer annotates comments directly to the interview using the simple to use MediaSolv web browser interface.
  
  
• Following the interview the officer adds the pertinent metadata to MediaSolv including the case number, suspect's name, and the arresting officer's name. The date and time of the interview have already been added to MediaSolv as a system generated date and timestamp. In addition to this interview, video from the patrol car cameras is loaded into the MediaSolv system, along with the recorded 911 call. The detective has begun assembling digital evidence for this case.
  
  
• In addition to this interview, video from the patrol car cameras is loaded into the MediaSolv system, along with the recorded 911 call. The detective has begun assembling digital evidence for this case.
  
  

• Additional evidence is identified: video taken by a surveillance camera at the crime scene has been captured. It shows the suspect waving and pointing his gun. This evidence and associated metadata is loaded into MediaSolv case folder with the interview, in car video and 911 audio.
  
  

• After many hours of intensive questioning the suspect is confronted with the new evidence, the suspect confesses. The detective contacts the district attorney, who reviews the evidence remotely enabled by MediaSolv's video streaming ability. The D.A. decides to press charges.
  
  

• The forensics team does a thorough review of the crime scene. Digital photos are taken of the corpse and gun casings. This evidence is gathered and added to the MediaSolv
  
  

• The suspect has a gang tattoo that rings a bell with the detective: (I've seen this tattoo before.) Using the MediaSolv system, the detective accesses a central database containing digital evidence gathered from other precincts in multiple locations. The officer believes this may be gang related.
  
  

• The stored videos are categorized with metadata (customizable fields) that provides detailed and precise information about the contents: case number, officers involved, plus customized categories such as (gang affiliation), with descriptions as well as tattoo images. The system can provide full-text searches (for example, the type of gun used.), and case folders can be browsed for immediate access to all digital evidence.
  
  

• As the investigation continues, more evidence is gathered about a city-wide gang. Additional capabilities make the MediaSolv system even more valuable during investigative activities. Automated language translation is applied to audio recordings of suspects speaking a non-English language, while layered voice analysis helps reveal when suspects are lying.
  
  

• All evidence is digitized for use by detectives and district attorneys (and for sharing with defense attorneys when appropriate). Workflow management capabilities allow the officer to forward the pertinent evidence to the District Attorney and gangs division to enable multiple users to build a complete case and coordinate activities.
  
  

• MediaSolv is networked into the courthouse and the D.A. presents the evidence on a large flat panel TV located in the courtroom. If the defense attorney questions the accuracy or admissibility of evidence, the MediaSolv system can display the documented chain of custody.
  

The D.A. makes the case with total conviction, and convictions are indeed the result.