Expedite your video-centric casework

Did you know that 70-80% of investigations include video evidence? Video can be your greatest asset in an investigation, or your biggest frustration. In this online course, learn how to leverage video evidence in a way that reduces workload, increases case closure rate, and protects officers.

 

The course is $195 and features 10 different lessons from 10 different experts in the field of video investigations and is eligible for CEU credits. You can watch the first video now for free, or learn more and access the full course below.

Lesson 1: Conducting a Video-Centric Investigation: Preparing for the Endgame

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Instructor: Grant Fredericks is a former police officer with over thirty years of experience leading video-centric criminal investigations. He is a Certified Forensic Video Analyst and a contract instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.

Session Description: Video evidence is now part of 70-80% of all criminal cases, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or stand in the way of moving your case forward quickly. This session explores several relevant cases, including video evidence from the George Floyd investigation, to help investigators understand the critical first steps after seizing video evidence.

Outcomes of this lesson: Watch this video if you want to learn more about the following:

  • How to expedite your video workflow and save significant time in video investigations.
  • Get the most out of your visual evidence.
  • Better prepare for the inevitable court challenges.
  • Identify if you’re working with the original video file or a lower quality version.
  • Understand the technical considerations that can lead to the misinterpretation of an image.

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Want to learn even more about effective use of video in investigations?  Register for our high-quality training event which features ten, 90-minute sessions from expert trainers. Not only will you gain access to the videos, but you can receive a certificate confirming 15 training hours on video topics including effective investigative workflow techniques, legal updates, major crime/traffic investigations and forensic video examinations.

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iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
iNPUT-ACE video evidence software and training
Testimonial

“I really appreciate having the opportunity to receive training in this format, especially from the experts in the field. I look forward to future training sessions.”

Kendra Griffee
Forensic Imaging Unit Supervisor
Phoenix Police Department

 

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Lesson Descriptions

Conducting a Video-Centric Investigation: Preparing for the End-Game

Grant Fredericks

Getting it right at the end requires starting it right at the beginning. Instructor Grant Fredericks provides a detailed overview of the critical first steps after seizing video evidence and the ABC’s of an effective technical workflow. Grant will show you how to expedite your video workflow, getting the most out of your visual evidence and preparing you for the inevitable court challenges.

Analysis and Interviews for Force Investigations

Jamie Borden & Paul Taylor

During this session, we will outline and discuss some of the complex and controversial issues embedded in these sensitive investigations. Starting with the reason for conducting a use of force investigation in the first place, we’ll explore the complex combination of police performance dynamics, investigative limitations, and liability issues that can impact the involved officer, department, and broader community.

Calculating Accurate Timing From Video

Andrew Fredericks

Video evidence is often relied upon for timing calculations in collision investigations and use of force incidents, but due to a lack of standards in the surveillance industry video files often misreport timing metadata. Simply counting frames and assuming a consistent frame rate can lead to inaccurate measurements. In this presentation, Andrew Fredericks and Eugene Liscio highlight some of the common pitfalls in calculating timing from video and provide an easy step-by-step workflow for extracting accurate timing information.

More Than Meets the Eye

Brandon Epstein

In this course, Brandon Epstein takes an interactive look at digital video pitfalls and how proper training can help investigators succeed.

Getting Started with iNPUT-ACE v. 2.6

Brandon Wahl

The release of iNPUT-ACE version 2.6 will bring several new features and capabilities to the investigator’s video evidence toolbox. In this session, the iNPUT-ACE Support Services manager will lead attendees on a guided walkthrough of all the new functions of the software. Whether you are a new user seeking to understand the basics of the iNPUT-ACE workflow, an advanced user looking for tips and tricks, or you are not yet a user but want to see what all the fuss is about – this session is for you.

Legal Issues and Trends Related to Video Admissibility

Eric Daigle

This seminar will focus on the good, the bad, and the ugly related to legal issues and video admissibility in Court.  We will review how the judicial system is using and relying on video to assist in determining the truth.  What are the challenges, the pitfalls, and guidance on how to protect your credibility?

Violent Crime Digital Evidence Recovery During Covid-19 – How Major Cities are Adjusting Workflows

Michael Chiocca

The world around us has changed dramatically. Covid-19 has brought stay at home orders and the temporary closing of nonessential businesses worldwide. With less people on the streets, you would think there would be less crimes of opportunity. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for a major city like Chicago. Join Detective Michael Chiocca who will explain how Chicago not only gains insight out of digital evidence related to these violent crime cases, but also how to walk the tightrope during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis.

DVR Evidence Recovery – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Tim Bate

Digital Video Recorders have become a ubiquitous part of digital and video forensics, but how do you properly recover the footage? Some advocate treating it like a video camera and others like a computer. Tim Bate will discuss some of the key problems with each path and provide guidance for avoiding those problems in your workflow. With some understanding of what makes it different from a regular video recorder or generic computer hard drive you can better understand how to properly recover DVR evidence, what you can rely on and what you cannot.

Photoshop in the Video Analysis Workflow

George Reis

Law enforcement has used photoshop since the early 1990s for everything from color correcting crime scene photos to enhancing fingerprints – as well as part of the video analysis workflow. Whether working with a video file or a sequence of still images, Photoshop can be used for clarification, annotation, labels, exporting video files, still images, and multi-page PDF documents. In this presentation, George Reis will show a simple workflow utilizing the strengths of Photoshop in an efficient workflow.

Video Evidence and Photogrammetry – From the Field Through Analysis

Justin Wagner

Accident Reconstructionists recognize the value in photogrammetry for the purposes of measurement, placement, and analysis of physical evidence captured in still photographs. Photogrammetry based on video images can be performed for the same purpose, but it is often overlooked or degraded to a source of approximation. This is largely due to the quality of the video evidence or the resources available to the investigator. This session will address how analysts can successfully incorporate video evidence into their workflow from the field investigation through the analysis.

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Did you miss our live Symposium? No worries! You can still register and receive access to this valuable training content in an on-demand format.
Use the form below and be sure to select which Symposium you want access to:

  • 2020 Video Evidence Symposium Recordings  —  $145.00
  • 2021 Video Evidence Symposium Recordings  —  $195.00
  • All-Access Pass: 2020, 2021, 2022 Symposium Recordings  —  $395.00
  • Investigator Track: What can you learn from Video Evidence?  —  $145.00
  • Legal Track: Testify About Video Evidence  —  $145.00
  • Track: Calculate Distance and Timing from Video  —  $145.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are CEU credits issued as part of the course?

  • Yes, these training courses are eligible for receiving CEUs. We will provide the proper documentation needed for you to submit training hours with your accrediting body.

What if I want to bring my whole team?

  • We have flexibility that allows larger agencies to participate under one transaction. Please contact us to discuss our enterprise training plans.

Can I ask questions?

  • Questions were asked during the live recording, but will not be possible while watching the recorded sessions. As always, you can contact us with any questions you might have.

    Do I need a headset?

    • No, but may prefer to use headphones. For audio, you will be able to use your computer audio or dial-in using the provided phone number.

    Will you host another live symposium soon?

    • We will certainly host another live symposium in the future! The first one was a huge success and we look forward to continuing with them in the future. 

    The team at iNPUT-ACE is managed by certified forensic video analysts who provide training to thousands of investigators and forensic analysts every year. Our experts deliver training through state and local agencies and through organizations such as the FBI National Academy, LEVA, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and many other leading law enforcement organizations. INPUT-ACE is the only software company that employs a team of analysts that regularly is admitted as experts in criminal and civil trials in various countries around the world. Because we are on the forefront of the practical application of video investigations from the crime scene to the courtroom, we at iNPUT-ACE are constantly developing our software to meet the evolving needs of our law enforcement clients.