Managing digital interviews is only one step in an investigation. The real benefit comes when every interview recording is securely stored as part of the agency’s digital evidence system. When the Interview Management System is integrated with DIMS, completed interview recordings are automatically transferred to the digital evidence repository. This helps agencies keep all evidence in one secure location and maintain a complete chain of custody from the time the interview is recorded.
Keep Every Interview Connected to the Case
Interview recordings should never be stored as standalone files on local computers or removable drives. Integration with DIMS automatically transfers completed interviews into the evidence repository, where they are linked with the related case. Investigators, supervisors, and authorized staff can quickly locate interview recordings alongside photos, videos, documents, and other digital evidence.
This creates one central location for all case information and reduces the time spent searching across multiple systems.
Automatic Evidence Transfer
After an interview is finalized, the recording is automatically transferred to DIMS. Manual copying, uploading, or moving files is no longer required. This helps reduce delays and minimizes the risk of misplaced or duplicated evidence.
The automated process also supports consistent evidence handling across every investigation.
One Complete Chain of Custody
Every action taken on an interview recording is logged throughout its lifecycle. From the original recording to courtroom presentation, DIMS records who accessed the file, when it was viewed, and any authorized activity.
Having one unified audit trail makes it easier to demonstrate proper evidence handling during investigations and legal proceedings.
Protect Evidence Integrity
Digital evidence must remain unchanged after collection. DIMS uses hash validation to confirm that interview recordings have not been modified during storage or transfer.
This verification helps maintain confidence in the authenticity of digital evidence and supports courtroom admissibility.
Automated Retention Policies
Different case types often require different retention periods. When interviews are stored in DIMS, retention rules can be applied automatically based on agency policies.
This reduces manual record management while helping agencies keep evidence for the required period and dispose of files according to approved schedules.