Forensic Video
Review

Our existing customers benefit from our Forensic Review team. We will perform forensic review services on all LA Security related crime issues requested by our Customers at no charge. Upon request, our team will investigate camera recordings of the incident and provide any helpful documentation and reporting. Our team will provide you with an MP4 video download, photos, and information to hand to the Police for investigation. Unless otherwise noted and informed by Police. We will provide you with Video Reviews when a crime is committed and this will be part of our service to help you capture the crime on video.

Depending on the severity of the crime, usually, the Police will review the video evidence in their labs during a crime investigation. Our role is to support the customer when they need video footage to help provide this to the Police.

Security camera footage can be a valuable source of evidence in a criminal investigation, but analyzing it requires specific forensic steps and tools.
Here are the basic steps and tools involved in the forensic analysis of security camera footage:
 

1. Acquire the footage: The first step is to acquire the security camera footage. This can be done by copying the footage from the storage device or by directly accessing the camera system.
    

2. Convert the footage: The next step is to convert the footage into a format that can be easily viewed and analyzed. This is typically done using specialized software that can convert the video file into a format that common media players can view.
    

3. Enhance the footage: Once the footage has been converted, it may be necessary to enhance it to improve the quality of the image. This can be done using various techniques, such as adjusting the brightness and contrast, sharpening the image, or reducing noise.
    

4. Analyze the footage: The actual analysis of the footage involves carefully reviewing it and identifying any relevant details, such as the time of day, the individuals involved, and any relevant actions or movements.
    

5. Identify keyframes: To help focus the analysis, it is often helpful to identify key frames or still images from the footage that capture important details.
    

6. Extract metadata: Security camera footage often contains metadata that can provide important details about the footage, such as the time and date the footage was recorded, the camera location, and other technical details. This metadata can be extracted using specialized software.
    

7. Preserve the evidence: Finally, it's important to preserve the security camera footage as evidence by storing it in a secure location and maintaining a chain of custody to ensure that it remains unaltered.

 

Tools Used for Forensic Analysis by LAPD to Help Fight Crime
Tools used in forensic analysis of security camera footage may include specialized video conversion software, image enhancement software, metadata extraction tools, and forensic analysis software that can help to identify and analyze important details in the footage. It's essential to use tools specifically designed for forensic analysis to ensure the evidence remains admissible in court.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has a Forensic Video Unit responsible for processing and analyzing video evidence in criminal investigations. The unit is staffed by detectives who have received specialized training in video analysis and processing.
 

The Forensic Video Unit works closely with detectives and other law enforcement agencies to assist in the investigation of crimes that involve video evidence. The unit has state-of-the-art technology and software to enhance and clarify video footage, such as CCTV footage from businesses or other locations.

The responsibilities of the Forensic Video Unit at the LAPD include:
 

1. Analyzing video footage to identify suspects and other persons interested in criminal investigations.
    

2. Enhancing and clarifying video footage to make it more useful in investigations.

3. Testifying in court as expert witnesses on video evidence.
    

4. Maintaining a database of video evidence for use in investigations and prosecutions.
    

The Forensic Video Unit at the LAPD plays an essential role in helping to solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. The use of video evidence in criminal investigations has become increasingly important in recent years, and the LAPD is committed to staying at the forefront of this technology to ensure that justice is served.`

General Services and camera placements:
Our team can oversee cash registers, Airports, Auto Dealerships, Car lots, Cannabis Security, Merchandise production, Construction sites, 

Property Management, Warehouses, Schools, Office & Commercial Buildings, Medical Facilities, Shopping Centers, and just about any property you want to have someone watch Live through our system!

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