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Product News – Portable Interview Recording Kit: A New Standard in Law Enforcement Technology

In today’s fast-paced world, law enforcement professionals need tools that are as mobile and reliable as they are. MaestroVision’s Portable Interview Recording Kit is designed to meet those demands, offering police officers and investigators a highly portable, easy-to-use solution for conducting and recording interviews anywhere, anytime. Built with precision and security in mind, this kit is compact and durable. Say goodbye to relying solely on permanent interview rooms for your investigations. Now, you can have a reliable, court-admissible interview solution wherever you go.

Why Choose MaestroVision’s Portable Interview Kit?

The MaestroVision Portable Interview Kit allows you to set up an interview recording station in seconds, no matter where you are. This all-in-one, mobile kit includes high-definition video and audio recording equipment, ensuring the quality and integrity of recorded interviews meet the highest legal standards. With MaestroVision’s technology, you can effortlessly create clear and secure documentation of interviews, streamlining the process from recording to storage.

Its ease of setup, portability, and dependability make it ideal for a range of field operations, so officers and investigators can capture accurate and detailed testimony on the spot.

Key Applications of MaestroVision’s Portable Interview Recording Kit

On-Site Interviews at Crime Scenes

Crime scene investigations are time-sensitive. With MaestroVision’s Portable Kit, officers can conduct on-site interviews with witnesses, victims, or suspects without needing to take them back to the station. This capability not only preserves memory accuracy but also enhances trust and cooperation with the public. It’s a must-have for capturing crucial information at the scene in a secure and efficient way.

Remote and Rural Investigations

In areas where police stations may be further away, transporting interviewees can be time-consuming and difficult. The MaestroVision Portable Kit enables officers to gather evidence, capture statements, and conduct interrogations effectively, even in remote settings. This tool bridges the gap with rural law enforcement, providing them with the same reliable technology as urban officers.

Accident Sites and Emergency Situations

When dealing with accident sites, natural disasters, or other emergency situations, having a portable interview kit can be crucial. MaestroVision’s solution empowers officers to record accurate statements in real time, preserving critical details that might otherwise be forgotten. At roadside checkpoints, sobriety stops, and other emergency settings, it ensures that all interactions are documented securely, offering peace of mind to officers and the public.

Mobile Operations for Special Task Forces

Specialized units often need flexibility and mobility during their work. Whether it’s counter-terrorism, covert operations, or large-scale search and rescue efforts, MaestroVision’s Portable Interview Recording Kit offers an ideal solution. With a compact and covert setup, this kit is perfect for collecting reliable statements discreetly and securely, even in high-pressure scenarios.

Virtual Courtroom and Remote Witness Testimony

For cases requiring remote witness testimony, the MaestroVision Portable Kit provides a high-quality recording solution that can easily be reviewed by legal professionals. This technology enables interviewers to collect evidence and testimony that is admissible in court, even if the interview must take place in a neutral or off-site location. This is especially beneficial for cases involving vulnerable individuals who may feel more comfortable in non-traditional settings.

Enhancing Transparency and Officer Safety

By recording all interactions with two cameras, the MaestroVision Portable Interview Recording Kit offers a reliable record that can protect officers from false accusations and improve transparency by ensuring everyone is being recorded. This added layer of accountability enhances community trust and provides an unbiased record of all proceedings.

Upgrade to MaestroVision Today

MaestroVision’s Portable Kit is the ultimate tool for law enforcement professionals who value mobility, security, and accuracy. Whether you’re on a rural road, in an urban crime scene, or responding to an emergency, MaestroVision’s Portable Interview Kit is your reliable partner in the field. Step up your fieldwork with technology that empowers you and ensures the integrity of every interview you conduct.

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News Release – Anahuac University Upgrades Courtroom Technology

blankMexico City, Mexico — Anahuac University’s Faculty of Law has significantly enhanced its courtroom with innovative technology from MaestroVision, bringing a modern edge to legal education.Their system offers students hands-on experience with advanced courtroom recording tools, mirroring the technology used by professional television stations, and setting a new standard for practical legal training.

Their personalized system includes 4 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras and 12 high-quality microphones strategically installed throughout their courtroom, designed to deliver unparalleled and perfectly synchronized audio and visual recordings. Precise audio isolation and crystal-clear clarity are ensured by recording each microphone on its own track.

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The solution’s ease of use and intelligent automation are what set MaestroVision apart. Starting and stopping recordings is as simple as pressing a button, but the true innovation lies in the system’s automatic camera control. The technology can detect who is speaking and seamlessly switches between cameras, creating a professional-grade production experience without the need for a dedicated operator.

The university’s recordings are securely stored in MaestroVision’s centralized and cloud-based media library, VEOTEK, accessible to students and faculty both on-campus and remotely. The system also supports live, secure streaming of sessions via the web, making it easy to engage with courtroom simulations from anywhere.

For more information about MaestroVision’s advanced application now available for all courtrooms, please visit: https://maestrovision.com/courtroom-solutions/

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News Release – Jacksonville PD Acquires MaestroVision Recording Technology

Jacksonville, NC — The Jacksonville Police Department has recently acquired cutting-edge technology from MaestroVision, including ten interview rooms equipped with smartphone recording integration, a centralized Media Library, and an easy start and stop recording button. This upgrade is designed to streamline investigative processes and improve evidence management.

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Their new system has significantly improved operational efficiency. Detectives have highlighted the convenience of the unique features allowing them to display and record evidence in real time from smartphone devices, and start and stop recordings effortlessly. “It’s been a massive improvement from our old system and everybody’s pretty excited about it” Detective Brandon Potter from the department shared.

During the installation, MaestroVision’s technicians collaborated with detectives in order to limit disruptions to their daily operations. Detective Potter reflected on the experience stating: “The installation process was very professional. The team was efficient and flexible, even accommodating us when we needed access to rooms mid-installation.”

Additionally, MaestroVision’s after sale support has been a standout feature, with Detective Potter noting: “Their customer service has been outstanding. Anytime we’ve had a question, they’ve been quick to address it.”

As the Jacksonville Police Department continues to adapt to their new system, they are excited about the potential for further integration of MaestroVision’s advanced tools into additional interview rooms.

Lastly, Detective Potter stated “If anybody wants to come look at our setup, they’re welcome to.”

For more information about MaestroVision’s solutions for Law Enforcement Agencies, visit https://maestrovision.com/interview-recording/.

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Tech Tip Tuesday – Why HD-SDI Cameras the Best Option for Interview Recordings

Presenting 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!

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What Makes HD-SDI Cameras the Perfect Choice for Interview Recordings?

Definition

The HD-SDI camera delivers superior high-definition video over coaxial cables, ensuring exceptional image quality for professional applications such as surveillance, broadcasting, and industrial monitoring.

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High-Quality Uncompressed Video

HD-SDI cameras send uncompressed digital video signals, leading to superior image quality when compared to IP cameras. This proves particularly advantageous in capturing intricate details, maintaining precise color representation, and minimizing latency.

High-Quality Balanced Audio

Only the HD-SDI cameras feature balanced audio circuits, employing a noise-canceling technique. In contrast to IP cameras with unbalanced connections, the higher signal levels of balanced audio enhance the signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range, ensuring clearer and more precise audio reproduction.

Reliable Real-Time Transmission

HD-SDI cameras are designed for real-time transmission without significant latency which is crucial in scenarios where monitoring and instant feedback are necessary.

Robustness and Stability

HD-SDI cameras typically operate on dedicated coaxial cables, which provide a reliable and stable connection. Conversely, IP cameras rely on network infrastructure, including switches and routers, which can introduce potential points of failure and latency.

Audio-Video Synchronization

Engineered by broadcasting experts, HD-SDI cameras guarantee flawless synchronization of lip movement with spoken audio during recording, surpassing the technical limitations of IP cameras.

Simplified Set-Up and Operation

The plug-and-play functionality of HD-SDI cameras requires minimal configuration, allowing swift setup for interview recordings making them a practical choice when time is a factor.

Price Considerations

When compared to IP cameras which often require additional components, HD-SDI cameras are less costly.

Network Vulnerabilities

IP cameras are connected to computer networks, making them susceptible to potential cybersecurity risks. IP cameras are vulnerable to unauthorized access, hacking, and tampering.

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Tech Tip Tuesday – Find the Perfect Audio Recording Software for Your Courtroom

Claude Turcotte, CEO of MaestroVision was recently featured in the International Association for Court Administration’s Official Publication.

See the article below…

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3 Tips for Finding the Perfect Audio Recording Software for Your Courtroom

As a Court Administrator, investing in a court recording software that is easy to use, flexible and makes sharing recordings a simple task is critical to meet the guidelines of your role. My 25+ years of audio/video experience has allowed me to formulate this list of 3 factors to consider as you begin your search for the right software for your courtroom. I hope it’s helpful.

1. Base your search on your answers to the following questions:
    • How many channels of audio do I need to record simultaneously?
    • Do I have a docket I need to upload into the system for metadata or bookmarks purposes?
    • Do I need to import data from a case management system?
    • How will I be sharing or storing recordings: email, DVD, USB, a link?
    • Will I or any other users using a foot pedal to replay recordings?
    • What metadata fields are pertinent in each recording?
      • Ex: Case name, case number, case ID, Judge, time and date of record, court department, location, name of witness, defendant or any other pertinent information.

 

2. Consider the need for a media library. A media library stores your recordings in an on-premise or cloud-based application that can be accessed by as many or as little users with login credentials as you’d like. With a media library, users can….
    1. Search recordings by metadata
    2. Add bookmarks after recordings are finished
    3. Export and trim recordings
    4. Set up a user permissions hierarchy
    5. Isolate channels during playback and more

 

3. If you’ve decided to invest in a media library, the next step is to decide whether you’d like the storage to be on-premise or cloud-based. Before you make the decision, please read on to learn how they work…

An on-premise video library is an application installed at your location. It uses your computers and your hardware storage. Sometimes, the Information Technology specialist (IT) will install a “Virtual Server” on the existing hardware including an SQL application and the video library application. Subsequently, if the IT specialist configures the library correctly, it becomes a corporate cloud application. Cost-wise, normally on-premise applications are purchased and owned, with ongoing annual fees for updates and maintenance. The pros mainly concern security. Many legal entities are very reluctant to have sensitive information outside their physical control.

Cloud applications are very secure, but there are ongoing fees to consider. In the long term, an in-house facility is less expensive. The short term is more expensive as all hardware and software need to be procured as well as ongoing maintenance costs. Finally, there is a question of Internet access. If you always access the library from your internal Ethernet network, all is good. But if you require users to access the database from outside the internal network, the Internet connection will need updating to a much higher upload speed, to allow users access to the video library at the same time. The cloud has the same features as an on-premises installation except the application is based outside your locations in a “Data Center”. The Data Center is not your provider, it is a service purchased by your provider. Your provider rents rack space in the Data Center where the hardware is installed. The provider also rents a huge upload Internet connection allowing him to service many customers at the same time. The benefits of the Data Center are the enormous pipeline of data it can provide, and the very high levels of security to access the environment. The cloud service is generally offered on a monthly payment program. Naturally, the provider will require a signed contract and will charge for configuration and installation.

Short term it is less expensive, as there is no need to purchase equipment and staff-time to implement the solution. The connection to the library will be much faster and more accessible worldwide by many users simultaneously. The solution will cost more on a long-time basis. Even though the solution is very safe, there is a security issue perception, due to the fact that people other than your own staff are in charge of the hardware.

Once you’ve got an idea of what you want in a media library, storage and the specifications you’ll need to be fulfilled, you’re ready to begin booking appointments with vendors. Remember to be as transparent about what you want in these appointments, so you don’t waste any time on software that doesn’t fit your needs. Good luck!

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6 Body Language Facts to Keep in Mind When Interviewing a Suspect

Scott Rouse is a behavior analyst and body language expert with a focus on healthcare. He holds multiple certificates in advanced interrogation training and has been trained alongside the FBI, Secret Service, U.S. Military Intelligence, and Dept. of defense. His extensive training, education, and practice of nonverbal communication has made Scott an expert and consultant to healthcare companies as well as law enforcement, Fortune 500 CEO’s, doctors, attorneys, executives, wealth managers, financial advisors, and entertainers.
We met with Scott to learn more about how body language plays a role in distinguishing true from false when conducting a suspect interview. See below for our 6 key takeaways…

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1. There are no absolutes:
There are no absolutes. No matter what anybody tells you, there’s not one body language cue or tell that’ll let you know that a person is being honest or telling the truth.

2. It’s crucial to get a baseline:
For a baseline, you want to talk to the suspect for a few minutes and see how they are acting when they think they’re in trouble or going to be in trouble. They’re worried, so their body is going to be a little bit off. Try to talk to them, get them calmed down a little bit. Then ask them questions that you know the answer to, see how they react. Where were they? Why did they do this?

Of course, everybody knows the Reid Technique, so we’ll start there. One of the first things you do is come in and say, “Hey, you know, it’s obvious you did this. We have all this evidence that shows you did.” Then you move forward from there and watch what they do. Sometimes they’ll start frowning and get really quiet. A lot of times they’ll get really loud. When I get that initial contact with them and I begin being aggressive; I’ll watch for to how angry they get on a 1 to 10 scale. If they go up to a 9 or 10 and stay there, a lot of times they’re not the suspect.

I’ve found research shows that if a person did something, when you give them that first initial, “Hey, it looks like you, we think you did this”, they get upset. They’ll go down fairly quickly and get a little quiet because they want to know all the information that you know about that situation. They don’t get fired up for very long after that. They may go to a 3 or 4 and come back down. But they’ll try to get information by watching you to see how much you know about them.

One of the main things that people think is that if someone lies to you is they’re going to break eye contact with you. However, that’s not true at all. What happens is your brain wants to keep looking at that person; they do this make sure you believe their lie. People think you start blinking a whole lot when you’re lying. That’s not true because your brain wants to keep those eyes up and to keep an eye on you, to make sure you believe what’s going on. If you don’t believe it, the brain will know to add what are called qualifiers to strengthen what I’m telling you to make it sound more believable.

There’s not one place you usually go for an interview. Obviously, you’re going to be looking at the face already. So that’s one of the first things to look at that. As you look at that person, you want to look at the entire person and the entire situation without letting them know that’s what you’re doing. So it’s important to take that into consideration and put the person in a situation in context with what’s going on right then. So, if I ask many questions and they start answering and start getting quiet toward the end, that’s what I refer to that as fading facts. That’s one thing I listen for. However, just because they’re talking to you quieter as we go along, doesn’t mean they’re lying.

It doesn’t mean they’re telling the truth either, When you start adding these things up, you can say “I think I’m dealing with somebody who’s not telling me the truth here”, or I’m thinking, “I think I’m dealing with somebody who’s telling me the truth”, or you still have to go through the entire process but you get a better idea of what you’re dealing with.

3. Barriers are a telling sign of comfort levels:
A barrier is something an interviewee may put in their hand or put their arm up on the table. Anything you put between you and the other person doesn’t matter. It could be yellow pads or a pen. Barriers don’t mean you’re lying or that you’re telling the truth. They just show you’re feeling uncomfortable. The main thing you’re looking for are the differences in comfort and discomfort. People who have read Joe Navarro books will know exactly where that comes from. Obviously in this situation, they’re going to be freaked out. Once I get them calmed down, we can and talking normally, because I can go in and say, I’m not a cop. I’m just here to find out what happened.”

4. Adapters are important factors to keep an eye on too:
Adapters are the things we use to self sooth to get rid of built up stress or tension from that situation. You’ve seen people rubbed their hands – that’s an adapter. Have you seen people cross one army rub their shoulder or pull on their face or their mouth or push on their face? That’s called facial distortion. They get from very small, to really big where people move around and move their arms or, or their legs or pull their shoulders together. So that lets you know, that someone is trying to get rid of that built up stress retention. Those are the first things I look for.

5. Making the interviewee comfortable is critical to get more information:
I want them to be comfortable. I want to be as nice to them as I can so they’ll like me because all they have to say is, are four words: “I want my lawyer”. You want to spend as much time with them as possible because the more time you spend with them, the more they’ll bond with you, the more you’ve got a chance to fire off that oxytocin the chemicals in the brain that make you bond with that person. Then they’ll want to tell you something. Some interviewers are taking an entirely different approach from that, so people will come straight on and come barrel in and “Hey, here’s what’s going on? What about so-and-so?” They think that confrontational style is the way to get more information but that’s not necessarily so.

6. The 7/38/55 rule of communication is a MYTH!
A lot of times in law enforcement, you hear these tales that everyone’s heard for years and years that are not true. Most of them are under the impression that there’s this thing called the 7/38/55 rule of communication. The 7/38/55 rule of communication says that 70% of your communication is words. You use 38% of your communications (the tone of voice you use). The 55%, (the rest of it) is body language. Words are only 7% so 93% of your communication is body language.

I called the guy who came up with this study back in the eighties and he said, “Hey man, this doesn’t sound right to me.” His name was Albert Mehrabian Rabin. I said, “well, what happened? Why people saying this?” He said, “before I tell you this, promise me, that when this comes up, you you’ll tell them what I’m telling you.” I said, “I’ll tell them”. And he said, “I did two different studies, one dealt with the tone of voice and one dealt with body language and they put them together. And somehow they’ve come up with this thing and it’s wrong. It’s not what I said. It’s invalid. Don’t use that.” To this day, when you go on the internet and you find a “body language expert” one of the first things out of their mouth is “communication is 7/38/55.

Tip from MaestroVision:
Record and replay your suspect interviews to see if there’s any body language cues you missed the first time. You can also use your recordings as an opportunity to find areas of improvement in your investigative interviewing process/techniques. First step: invest in a reliable, high quality interview recording system so you can capture every crucial detail of the interview and use it for evidence to move forward in the case. Our CEO, Claude Turcotte created an extensive guide outlining the key considerations for law enforcement when developing their interview room software, hardware, furniture and more. Best of all, it’s completely free!

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Tech Tip Tuesday – What Are the Advantages of Recording Screens in a Police Interview?

Presenting 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!

Question

What Are the Specific Advantages of Recording a Touch Screen or Smartphone in a Police Interview Room?

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Enhanced Evidence Preservation: Accurate documentation of evidence which was presented during the interview for later analysis.

Visual Clarity: Clear capture of screen activities, aiding in investigations with detailed evidence.

Transparency and Accountability: Ensures procedural compliance and preventing misconduct or tampering.

Substantial Evidence Presentation: Screen interactions serve as visual evidence in court, presenting digital evidence compellingly.

Comprehensive Documentation: Records both verbal and non-verbal interactions for thorough review and analysis.

Some additional features include:

Google Maps Recording: Visual representation of interviewee’s movements or locations visited.

Confrontation with Evidence: Confronting interviewees with relevant video or photo evidence during the interview.

Selection among Individuals: Presenting multiple individuals for identification or choice.

Agreement Signing: Facilitates digital signing of agreements or consent forms.

Virtual Mannequin for Testimony: Allows victims to mark specific actions on the screen for accurate documentation.

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Key Ingredients for Your Agency’s Trauma-Informed Soft Interview Room

We sat down with Tracy Matheson to speak more about her non-profit and the essential considerations for developing a trauma-informed interview room.

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These statistics from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) may disturb you:

      • On average, there are 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States.

      • Every 73 seconds an American is sexually assaulted.

      • Ages 12-34 are the highest risk years for rape and sexual assault.

In response to the growing need for services that demand justice for sexual assault survivors, law enforcement is increasingly taking measures to create resources that are trauma informed. According to Tracy Matheson, the President/Founder of Project Beloved – trauma-informed care is a practice that takes the body’s biological response to trauma into consideration.

Thus the soft interview room was born; a safe place for victims and witnesses to feel comfortable to share their story and provide crucial evidence that helps law enforcement get pertinent details about the case and suspect.

We sat down with Tracy Matheson to speak more about her non-profit and the essential considerations for developing a trauma informed interview room.

What is Project Beloved?

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Project Beloved is a 501c3 non-profit that strives to educate, advocate, and collaborate to change the conversation about sexual assault and empower survivors to find their voices. Tracy Matheson’s daughter, Molly Jane was her inspiration for the non-profit as she was a victim of sexual assault and homicide in 2017. Some of the projects and initiatives employed by the organization include:

• The passing of Molly Jane’s Law which allows law enforcement agencies in Texas to communicate with one another through the use of ViCAP, which is administered by the FBI. ViCAP was created to help identify serial murderers and rapists and is available in all 50 states.

• The creation and distribution of Beloved Bundles. Beloved Bundles are distributed to survivors of sexual assault when they go to the hospital for a forensic exam (otherwise known as a “rape kit”) and their belongings are seized as evidence. The Bundles include: clothing, undergarments, hygiene products and other necessary items.

• The Molly Jane Matheson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to social work students at the University of Arkansas on an annual basis in the amount of $2200 each in honor of Molly’s 22 years.

• The installation of Soft Interview Rooms at law enforcement agencies. Project beloved assists law enforcement agencies with the funding, layout and installation of Soft Interview Rooms at their department. As of today, they have installed 24 soft interview room at police stations, child advocacy centers and organizations which serve vulnerable youth throughout the US. In 2021, they plan to install 12 more.

Donate to Project Beloved to support their mission of educating, advocating, and collaborating to change the conversation about sexual assault and empower survivors to find their voices.

The 9 Critical Elements of an Effective Trauma-Informed Soft Interview Room

Is your organization interested in acquiring a Soft Interview Room? Here are the 9 factors that Tracy recommends taking into consideration when building an effective trauma informed Soft Interview Room.

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1. Privacy

Ensure the room is private. Sound proofing the walls is a good option to consider for less distractions, unwanted or loud noises that can interrupt the interview and make the interviewee feel less safe and secure.

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2. Color

Consider what color is on the wall. Use pleasing, comfortable, soft colors like blues and greens.

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3. Furniture

Use furniture with soft fabrics that are comfortable to sit in. Find chairs that swivel to allow greater movement for a victim being interviewed.

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4. Lighting

Consider the lighting being used to bring a positive, living room type of setting. Fluorescent lighting and lamps are preferable. If the room has a window, the natural light and view can make the space feel more open. If the room doesn’t have a window, invest in a mirror but ensure it’s not facing the interviewee so they don’t have to stare at themselves during the interview.

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5. Blankets

Incorporate blankets that are weighted and soft.

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6. Accessories

Create a safe vibe with diffusers (use oils that are soothing to the senses) and accessories like artwork that are pleasing to look at.

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7. Carpeting

Use carpeting like an area rug. Avoid bare hardwood floors.

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8. Cameras

Utilize subtle, covert cameras (although the interviewee is informed they’re being recorded) These cameras are less obtrusive.

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9. The Interview

Make sure you’re well versed on trauma informed investigations. Tracy describes it as “Having a deep engrained understanding of what trauma is and how it affects a person who has experienced violence or a sexual assault. It’s woven into the fiber of your being so you respond from a place of understanding. Everything you do is done to minimize or reduce the trauma that they’ve experienced rather than re-traumatize or add to the trauma. It’s a mind shift. Once I understand trauma, it’s going to change everything that I do and say when I encounter someone who has experienced trauma.”

Above are some of the examples of soft interview rooms that Project Beloved has installed at various police stations throughout the US.

Bonus Tip from MaestroVision

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10. The Interview Recording System

Utilize a provider that understands the work you do and has experience creating interview recording systems for other CACs and Soft Interview Rooms. Our CEO, Claude Turcotte used his audio/video and broadcasting expertise to create this insightful (unbiased) guide which will help you find the right interview recording system for your organization including:

  • How to select your equipment
  • What features to look for in your recording software
  • How to detail the room to ensure optimal sound and video quality, and more!

Are you a 501c3 non-profit? We’re happy to provide our Interview Recording Software for 50% off.
Contact us for more information.

Has Project Beloved installed a Soft Interview Room at your police department? If so, let us know and we’ll donate 20% of all interview recording proceeds for your new system to the organization.

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    Tech Tip Tuesday – How Many Cameras are Recommended for an Interview Room?

    Presenting 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!

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    How Many Cameras do you Recommend for an Interview Room?

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    We recommend strategically placing two cameras in an interview room.

    The first should be a wide-angle camera positioned in a corner where it can capture the entire room.

    For the second camera, position a varifocal one to capture both the interviewee’s full body and the corner where the first camera is placed.

    If there’s a whiteboard or any other object in the room you want to be recorded, make sure to position a third camera if not already captured.

    Interview recording requirements vary for each organization, therefore the number and placement of cameras depend on your specific needs.

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    Come Visit our Booth #131 at the 2024 FPCA Mid-Winter Conference and Exposition

    For the next edition of the FPCA Mid-Winter Conference and Exposition, MaestroVision will be presenting the latest interview recording technology on January 7th and 8th, 2024.

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    Brian Kanaczet, police technology specialist, will be at our booth #131 to discuss your interview recording system needs from 5 to 7 pm on January 7th and between 7 am and 3 pm on January 8th, 2024.

    REGISTER HERE

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