

We then used free programs and Photoshop to crop, clarify and create still images for investigators.

When I entered this field, we recovered VHS tapes and used tools such as AVID (mainly designed for the motion picture industry) to convert analog videotape to a digital format. Growth in digital surveillance systems, smartphone videos Additionally, public disclosure laws in many jurisdictions require digital evidence to be retained for five or more years. Many newer surveillance systems record high-resolution HD or 4K video. The second consideration is the amount of redundant server or NAS space needed to store digital evidence. It’s apparent that a significant number of new surveillance systems are being installed in our jurisdiction each year. The number of surveillance videos we recovered jumped 66% between 20. The first is the dramatic increase in video recoveries year over year. On the horizon: Tech trends impacting law enforcement investigations
