Issue link: https://resources.genetec.com/i/1454643
2 More evidence means more to manage Digital demands have changed The proliferation of new surveillance systems, body-worn cameras, in-car video and mobile phones has created more ways to gather evidence, while fundamentally increasing the quantity of evidence collected. Although many cases can be rich in data, some evidence is never used because of storage and retrieval methods that are outdated, disparate and time-consuming to use. Organizations also have to contend with an increasing range of evidence types, often collected in different formats, from different sources, by different parties, using different applications. All of which were never intended to be mutually compatible. Using Genetec Clearance, evidence can be easily imported and shared with a variety of other sources – helping those working on an investigation across multiple agencies and departments. Evidence technology has evolved, but storage and handling capabilities haven't caught up. It means a USB flash drive will often still need to be checked in to an evidence locker room, in person. For investigators and lawyers, excessive amounts of data and inefficient storage methods mean accessing evidence can be difficult. On top of that, digital evidence requires dedicated personnel to administer the case management process and maintain the chain of custody. Especially given that complying with retention laws adds another layer of complexity – in certain cases, evidence must be stored for up to 75 years. Retaining such a large amount of data is costly, cumbersome, error-prone and, for the success of a court case or investigation, potentially damaging.