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A technological challenge solved by MaestroVision, from Boca Raton, Florida

THE REQUEST:

March 2022, Quebec National Police (QNP) issues a very ambitious proposal requesting a law enforcement interview recording solution. Their request, a demand for the highest levels of security, quality and flexibility for 115 interview recording facilities spread over a territory spanning 644,000 square miles. All recordings must be viewed live from any location and centralized at their Montreal headquarters.

THE RESPONSE:

Only MaestroVision, a Boca Raton, Florida-based company offering law enforcement technologies developed by television broadcast engineers, offers a solution. Not satisfied with receiving only one proposal, the QNP issued a second request for proposal in May 2022 ensuring that all interview recording developers worldwide were aware of this project valued at $5M. Again, only one company, MaestroVision, comes forward, and in December 2022 they are confirmed as the supplier of choice by the QNP.

THE SUPPLIER:

MaestroVision providing law enforcement technologies developed by television broadcast engineers.

THE CUSTOMER:

The Quebec National Police accounting 5,500 police officers.

THE PROJECT:

Installation on 115 interview recording facilities on a territory of 644,000 square miles.

CHALLENGE 1: Recording Stations

Provide the highest quality of audio and video recording.
Record on touch screen monitors.
Only industrial grade components are accepted.
All recordings need to be encrypted.
Must have a user-friendly interface that is easy to learn and use.
The solution does not require the installation of proprietary playback software.
IP camera technology was not acceptable due to lack of quality and security.
The video inputs of the device must comply with the SMPTE 292M Serial Digital Interface (HD-SDI) standard.
Generate marker thumbnails in JPG format, i.e. one thumbnail every 5 minutes, from the camera framing the interviewee, to allow users to locate specific points in the video during playback.
Allow video recordings to be annotated during interrogation, with the possibility of making corrections to annotations before transfer to a mobile medium (USB key, external hard drive, DVD or other).
The solution must be able to transfer video files, audio files, thumbnails and the annotated registry file to one DVD disc as well as a USB key simultaneously at the end of the interrogation via the recording application.

CHALLENGE 2: Portable Kits

The supplier had to provide a portable software solution that has the same specifications of an on-site recording application.
The portable kit needed to include a rugged laptop computer, cameras, microphone, tripod and carrying case.

CHALLENGE 3: Centralized Storage

The solution must transfer all video and audio files, thumbnails, and annotated log files from all 115 interview recording facilities to the centralized management system located at QNP HQ
in Montreal.
All file transfers must be encrypted for security purposes.
Restrict viewing of certain video recordings to authorized profiles only.
Issue alerts if unauthorized users or profiles “attempt to access” one of the solution’s data stores.
The centralized solution must be accessible via a web browser for all end users and controllers.

CHALLENGE 4: Security

The solution has to ensure that only authorized users have access to the solution.
The solution has to allow the creation of security profiles that are assigned to users or user groups, allowing access to the various modules, functions, and fields of the system.
The solution has to have an auditing and logging system to track each of the operations and transactions carried out in the application.
The solution has to have the ability to alert the administrators of any breach of security measures, any abnormal activity, and any anomalies.
The solution has to encrypt data when it is stored or in transit, between the workstation and the servers of the solution as well as between any components of the solution.
The solution has to allow the use of encryption keys generated by the Police Department that will keep everything under secure control.
The solution has to comply with a minimum of 256-bit AES or TLS 1.2 encryption depending on the mode of communication chosen for the data in transit.

THE CONCLUSION :

The solution was successfully delivered by MaestroVision on May 2023

Come Visit Us at ADPQ! We’re Exhibiting at their 24th Annual Conference – May 9-11, 2023 at booth #94.

About ADPQ

The Association of Police Chiefs of Quebec is a non-profit organization, incorporated under the Companies Act and has over 100 years of existence.

Their primary mission is to “Represent police officers and their partners in order to contribute to improving the security of the citizens of Quebec”.

When

From May 9th to 11th, 2022

Where

Sheraton Hotel – Convention Center

1325 Rue Daniel – Johnson O, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8S4

Come visit us at booth # 94!

Technology Tip Tuesdays Series – What is the best type of microphone to use in the interview room?

Introducing Tech Tip Tuesdays! Where broadcast experts answer your commonly asked A/V questions!

Do you have an A/V question you’d like us to answer? Send it to info@maestrovision.com and it just might be featured in a future video!

MaestroVision is a 2023 Bronze Member of the National Center for Simulation

The National Center for Simulation is a non-profit national organization with government, academic and industry members operating as an open consortium. The mission of NCS is to serve as the nation’s focal point and as a catalyst for the development, understanding, and advancement of simulation and related technologies; to improve defense readiness and facilitate space exploration; to support education and training initiatives; and to extend useful applications of simulation.

Learn about the technology we provide for medical simulation centers.

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MaestroVision is a 2023 Supporting Member of the National American Indian Court Judges Association

The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) is a non-profit membership organization devoted to supporting American Indian and Alaska Native tribal justice systems through advocacy, education and networking. NAICJA was established in 1969, following the enactment of the federal Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. The Act required tribes to follow certain requirements similar to those in the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. Tribal courts are the forums where those rights are enforced. NAICJA’s early goal was to provide education to tribal judges so that they could conduct proceedings in compliance with ICRA.

Learn about the technology we provide for courtrooms.

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MaestroVision has over 20 years of experience installing A/V solutions for universities and hospitals in the US & Canada.

This brochure will introduce you to MaestroVision’s simulation recording tools, benefits, installation process, security protocols and more.

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MaestroVision Outfits Middleton Police Department with a New Interview Recording System

MaestroVision recently installed an interview recording system at the Middleton Police Department in Massachusetts.

“The MaestroVision interview room recording system was simple to install and configure and has been easy to use, even for our less computer-savvy officers. Once installed, it really is just a “click and go” system.”

– Matthew Armitage, Captain of Middleton Police Department

For more information about our solutions, call us at 1-888-424-5505.

The Gibson County Sheriff’s Department Upgrades their Interview Room Technology

The Gibson County Sheriff’s Department (in Tennessee) was looking for a modernized interview recording system that would solve their audio echo issues and provide a simple, non-proprietary format to replay and share recordings. MaestroVision delivered the solution to their issues with its state-of-the-art interview recording system.

The department’s new system includes a start/stop button and a device that allows the department to record interviewees’ devices when sharing evidence (phone, tablet and monitor screens) as part of the interview.

“MaestroVision was easy to work with and the interview recording system was just what we were looking for.”

-Maigon Shanklin, Lt. Investigator at the Gibson County Sheriff’s Department

For more information about our solutions, call us at 1-888-424-5505.

Thinking of Buying a New Court Recording System? Learn About MaestroVision’s Consultation and Installation Process!

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Attendees of eCourts 2022 Share Their Greatest Takeaways from the Conference!

How do you facilitate suspect interviews? Where did you learn your techniques from? Education is crucial to consistently advance your skills in any field. We asked law enforcement professionals with backgrounds in investigative and interrogation work to contribute tips.

The eCourts conference is designed to feature education sessions with the most in-depth and current information that address the technology needs of judges, court managers, technologists, and other court professionals. eCourts also has earned a reputation for hosting one of the most effective exhibit shows available.

This year, MaestroVision exhibited at eCourts to present our state-of-the-art court recording systems.

We wanted to get feedback from the attendees and presenters on their greatest takeaways from the conference. See what they shared with us below!

1. Hector Gomez

Court Technology Manager at State Court of Appeals

The best thing was meeting everyone and getting ideas and collaboration from the other courts. Having a network to lean on helps you very much and keeps you sane.

2. Shanice Joseph

Court Clerk at Supreme Court of Judicature Guyana

AI can change the face of our judicial systems in a way that it will be more diverse and will cater to the needs of our customers, which will impact on the dispensation of justice in an equitable manner.

3. Tami Migan

Office Manager, Virginia Township Justice Court

I enjoyed the entire conference. Lots of new ideas to try to implement. We are reviewing the many vendors with new ideas of how to expand our accessibility to the public. The best speaker/presentation I believe was Judge Schlegel. He was enthusiastic and informative. It really brought to my attention how AI is here and rapidly growing in every industry. I am looking forward to the next conference in 2 years to see how far we’ve advanced.

4. Michael A. Saini

Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work, University of Toronto

The biggest takeaway for me from the eCourts 2022 Conference is the enthusiasm and continued movement towards evidence-informed decision-making, including triage in the courts to provide services based on differential case management systems.

5. Dr. Artika Tyner

Law Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law

The pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a call to action manifested through an exercise of leadership. Over the past decade, I have had the honor and privilege of traveling around the world on this quest of building a more just and inclusive society. My opening keynote address explored the strategies needed to serve as an inclusive leader. This is both a challenge and an opportunity. This leadership challenge explores the question: “What is in your hands to make a difference in the world?” Yet, there is an opportunity to uphold the values of fairness, equality, and access to justice and serve as a public citizen who seeks “improvement of the law, access to the legal system, the administration of justice and the quality of service rendered by the legal profession” (ABA Model Rules of Professional Responsibility).

My Leadership Framework for Action© provides a blueprint for building the essential leadership competencies rooted in the principles of DEI, which manifests in bridging the access to justice gap, leveraging technology for change, and promoting the betterment of society. There are four dimensions of learning: intrapersonal (engaging in self-discovery), interpersonal (building an authentic relationship with others), organizational (establishing strategic outcomes and promoting equity), and societal (developing sustainable, durable solutions). I focused on the organizational strategies for utilizing technology in the courts to advance inclusion. Technology can help us serve the needs of underrepresented clients (BIPOC, low income, rural), make the court experience more accessible, increase probono services, and identify patterns of bias. This is a call to action— a call to inclusive leadership.

What was your greatest takeaway from the eCourts 2022 conference? Submit your response to info@maestrovision.com and we’ll feature your submission on this article!