March 8, 2023

iCrimeFighter helps the Kearney, NE Police Send Digital Evidence to the Prosecutor's Office

iCrimeFighter helps the Kearney, NE Police Send Digital Evidence to the Prosecutor's Office

Executive Summary

The Kearney Police Department faced the challenge of burning digital evidence to DVD’s and the time-consuming process of manually making copies of the DVD’s for the prosecutor’s office. To address this challenge, the Kearney Police Department implemented iCrimeFighter, a cloud-based digital evidence management system, in April 2022. This system has allowed the police department to save time and resources, while improving their ability to collaborate on cases with other agencies and the prosecutor’s office.

About the Customer

The Kearney Police Department is located in Kearney, Nebraska and is a full-service law enforcement agency with approximately 62 sworn officers.

Customer Challenge

The Kearney Police Department was challenged with burning digital evidence to DVD’s, then manually making copies of the DVD’s for the prosecutor’s office. This was a very time-consuming process that took officers off of the street and away from their duties for long periods of time. Additionally, there were multiple times where the prosecutor was not able to get the DVD to play, resulting in the process having to start over.

Why iCrimeFighter

iCrimeFighter is a cloud-based digital evidence management system that allows officers to store, access, and review digital evidence quickly and securely. It also provides an easy-to-use interface for officers to upload evidence, as well as features such as chain-of-custody tracking and automated reports. This system is ideal for the Kearney Police Department, as it allows officers to save time and resources while still managing their digital evidence securely.

Why the Customer Chose the Partner

The Kearney Police Department chose to implement iCrimeFighter due to its ease of use and its Amazon cloud-based platform. The cloud-based platform allows for quick and secure storage and access to digital evidence, and the easy-to-use interface allows officers to upload evidence quickly and easily. This allows officers to spend less time dealing with digital evidence and more time on the streets performing law enforcement functions.

Partner Solution

iCrimeFighter’s cloud-based platform allows for quick and secure storage and access to digital evidence. It also provides an easy-to-use interface for officers to upload evidence, as well as features such as chain-of-custody tracking and automated reports. This system has allowed the Kearney Police Department to save time and resources, while improving their ability to collaborate on cases with other agencies and the prosecutor’s office.

Results and Benefits: The implementation of iCrimeFighter has been a force multiplier in that it has allowed officers to spend less time dealing with digital evidence and more time on the streets performing law enforcement functions. Additionally, it has improved the Kearney Police Department’s ability to collaborate on cases with other agencies and the prosecutor’s office, as well as reduced the amount of time spent handling evidence items in the property and evidence room.

About the Partner: iCrimeFighter is a cloud-based digital evidence management system used by law enforcement agencies across the country. It is a member of the Amazon Web Services Partner Network (APN) and is a Premier Consulting Partner, as well as having certifications in AWS Security, Networking, and DevOps.

The Kearney Police Department has found iCrimeFighter to be an invaluable tool in managing their digital evidence. By implementing this system, they have been able to save time and resources, while improving their ability to collaborate on cases with other agencies and the prosecutor’s office.