Recording Phone Calls and Conversations If you plan to record telephone calls or in-person conversations (including by recording video that captures sound), you should be aware that there are federal and state wiretapping laws that may limit your ability to do so. These laws not only expose you to the risk of criminal prosecution, but also potentially give an injured…
If your police department is not sharing information with neighboring agencies, you are not serving your community or your officers A sobering reality of crime is that it does not respect jurisdictional boundaries. And unfortunately, many police agencies utilize databases that only contain information compiled by their own organization. As a result, a crime series that affects several towns within…
1. Use of force isn’t pretty. People have been conditioned by TV to believe that a properly trained police officer of any size can take down a person of superior size and strength, quickly, almost effortlessly, without the use of weapons, and without any injury to either party. This is not true. Few cops are expert martial artists. The defensive tactics…
More and more courts are going digital. But does this improve judicial performance? Legal literature on ‘e-justice’ seems to think so. So too does the World Development Report, ‘Digital Dividends,’ which highlights the potential for ICT to improve the transparency and quality of government service delivery. As electronic court reporting is one key aspect of this trend, we want to take…
Precise Digital was excited to finish our latest install for the new Juvenile Interview Wing in Franklin County, Ohio. This facility is located in Columbus, Ohio. Franklin County has been a great customer for over 8 years and has upgraded to make sure they have the best equipment and interview software. The highlights of our upgrade were the HD cameras…
Policing, like all other industries in the global economy, is ever-changing. New technology, case law, crime trends and public expectations keep us on our toes. There is always something more to learn. Embark on a journey of personal professional development through purposeful study of the principles and practices that govern good policing. Here are three pointers to send you on your way.…
Officers often fail to use proper protection from contact with dangerous drugs and other toxic substances Police officers come into contact with many dangerous substances on a daily basis. Cops may also have to assist or interact with individuals who are bleeding or covered with bodily fluids, risking potential exposure to infectious disease. Departments may feel that the added cost…
All Across the Nation, public safety professionals are working hard to defend our rights and protect the peace. Whether they’re serving out in the community or managing cases in the office, their jobs demand the best technology available. Making sure police departments have the right tools can make all the difference for justice to play out. Recent changes to interview recording…
