No. Files shared through the portal are completely read-only within the system. External viewers cannot edit, delete, or alter any files inside your system, nor can they access internal notes or unauthorized case records.

Once a defense attorney downloads a file to their own computer, they can edit their local copy, but those changes will never alter, overwrite, or affect the original files stored in your system.

To protect agency networks, Community Uploads automatically scans citizen submissions for malware and corrupt files before they ever enter the system. Once verified clean, uploads go directly into the designated iCF case, shielding local agency servers without adding manual holding steps or separate staging areas.

Secure portals utilize specialized, high-speed upload protocols optimized for large datasets. This design prevents uploads from timing out, even on slower cellular networks in the field, and allows agencies to manage massive video files, phone extractions, and high-resolution photos without splitting them into smaller, fragmented files.

No. While internal agency staff require verified user accounts, you can share digital evidence with external parties, such as defense attorneys, co-counsel, or expert witnesses, using secure, time-limited portal links. These links allow authorized external users to securely access and review designated files without requiring a full system login.

A hash is a specific string of alphanumeric characters that is produced using an algorithm derived from the actual binary code of the file. The hash serves as a digital fingerprint. Any change made to any one pixel in a video file or any one character in a text file will result in a new hash value being produced for that file.