Can Guardify integrate with other platforms?

Yes. Guardify offers a fully-supported Partner API that allows secure transfer of media, metadata, and case information between systems. We work directly with your team to explore and implement the right integration path.

Yes. Guardify is CJIS, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliant. Our infrastructure is built with layered security, including encryption across the full data lifecycle and background-checked personnel with controlled access to criminal justice information.

Does Guardify track physical evidence?

Guardify is optimized to track digital evidence. Physical evidence can be tracked by uploading a tracking document as an attachment or by using the Case Notes feature when appropriate.

What type of files does Guardify support?

Guardify processes a large library of file types, including many proprietary formats. If a file type cannot be processed, an administrator can preload proprietary players to be packaged with videos when downloaded.

How long is data kept in the Guardify system?

At case close, you can delete the case, archive it for long-term storage, or keep it active. You determine retention rules, and Guardify reporting tools help apply them, including bulk archiving.

What access does Guardify have to user data?

Guardify business employees have no access to your evidence. Developer access is tightly controlled and limited to authorized personnel only.

Do Guardify employees have background checks?

Yes. Background checks are conducted on all Guardify employees. Where state-specific background checks are required, Guardify complies accordingly.

Is Guardify available on my desktop?

Yes. Guardify is accessible in any web browser. For secure bulk uploads, Guardify Connect, the desktop application, enables fast transfers from local devices or cloud platforms.

Is Guardify available on my mobile device?

Yes. Guardify Mobile allows personnel to securely capture, upload, and manage evidence without storing media locally on the device, helping keep officer devices out of discovery.

Is the platform designed specifically for law enforcement workflows?

Yes. Guardify is purpose-built for law enforcement, with role-based access controls, structured case fields, and evidence tools designed for investigative workflows.

Can we securely collect and manage digital evidence from sources like body cams, phones, or civilians?

Yes. Guardify supports bulk uploads, secure evidence requests, and organized intake from body cams, mobile devices, and civilians. The Requested Evidence feature allows secure public submissions without account creation, and Guardify Connect enables fast transfers from local or cloud storage.

Does Guardify support automated transcription and video review tools?

Yes. Guardify uses AI-powered tools for transcription, object detection, redaction, and actionable insights to help investigators surface key evidence faster.

Can we control user access by role, case, or evidence type?

Yes. Role-based permissions allow agencies to customize access by team, role, or case, ensuring proper custodianship and oversight at every stage.

How easily can we share evidence with prosecutors or other agencies?

Evidence can be securely shared with permission-based access. All sharing activity is automatically tracked to maintain full chain of custody from intake onward.

In the Hot Seat: Preparing Law Enforcement for Trial

Standing in the witness box is not the hard part. Getting there prepared is. This webinar covers what law enforcement professionals need to know before trial testimony, from evidence review to communication under cross-examination, with practical guidance from professionals who have been in that seat.

Guardify Team

July 8, 2024
2 min read

Key Takeaways

Trial testimony is one of the highest-stakes moments in any law enforcement officer's work, and preparation is often under-resourced compared to the complexity of cross-examination it requires
Reviewing digital evidence thoroughly before testimony is no longer just best practice. In cases involving video, audio, and large volumes of digital files, it is a prerequisite for credible, defensible testimony
Guardify's platform supports trial prep by giving officers fast access to their own evidence, transcripts, and case timelines without having to request files through multiple departments
Knowing what is in the evidence, not just that it exists, is the difference between a strong testimony and one that a defense attorney can easily challenge
This webinar is part of Guardify's ongoing commitment to continuing education for justice professionals, connecting platform tools to real courtroom outcomes

About the Webinar

After an officer responds to a scene or a detective secures a warrant, the focus shifts to the next call or investigation. However, as cases progress towards trial, months or even years may pass. This presentation is invaluable for both new and seasoned law enforcement officers, as well as prosecutors, offering essential guidance on various aspects including writing detailed incident and offense reports, courtroom preparation, efficient review of reports and body-worn camera footage, credibility maintenance, effective communication with juries, and anticipatory preparation for common state and defense questioning.

Drawing upon the expertise of seasoned law enforcement officers and prosecutors alike, this webinar aims to enhance the proficiency of professionals in both realms. By offering comprehensive insights and strategies, it equips participants with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of trial testimony with confidence.

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Guardify Team

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