DIMS Digital Evidence Management System
Secure • Proven • Court-Ready
Digital evidence volumes are growing, and so are the risks associated with managing, securing, and presenting that evidence in court. From initial capture to courtroom presentation, law enforcement agencies need a system that protects evidence integrity, simplifies workflows, and withstands legal scrutiny.
DIMS by Linear Systems provides secure access, controlled evidence sharing, and reliable evidence capture while maintaining a complete and defensible chain of custody. Trusted by law enforcement agencies across the United States, DIMS helps departments operate with confidence, efficiency, and accountability.
One Platform. One Chain of Custody.
DIMS Portal provides the foundation for secure evidence access, review, and controlled sharing.
DIMS Acquire Anywhere and DIMS Capture enable secure ingestion from desktops and mobile devices.
Together, these modules form a unified digital evidence management platform designed to protect
evidence integrity at every stage.
From capture to courtroom, DIMS ensures evidence remains secure, traceable, and defensible.
The DIMS Advantage
Purpose-built for law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies since 1988.
Total Ownership
Agencies maintain full control of data in non-proprietary, industry-standard formats. No data ransoming.
Deployment Flex
Available as a Cloud solution, On-Prem hardware, or a secure Hybrid environment to meet your IT needs.
Scalable Design
Fully customizable for small departments, mid-size agencies, and large multi-site Sheriff operations.
Legal Scrutiny
Built-in hashing and encryption ensure every asset is defensible and authenticated in a court of law.
Why Law Enforcement Agencies Trust Linear Systems
- • Trusted by over 500 law enforcement agencies across the U.S.
- • Over 35 years of experience serving public safety organizations.
- • Purpose-built for digital evidence integrity and compliance.
- • Scalable, and proven in real-world law enforcement environments.
- • Designed to support critical investigative & evidentiary workflows.
DIMS Acquire Anywhere
DIMS Acquire Anywhere enables agencies to securely ingest digital evidence from desktops, laptops, and local systems into the DIMS ecosystem. It ensures evidence is properly classified, documented, and secured from the moment of ingestion.
- High-speed desktop evidence ingestion
- Support for multiple file types and media sources
- Automatic metadata capture during ingestion
- Secure upload and integration with DIMS Portal
- Immediate inclusion into the secure chain of custody
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DIMS Capture App
DIMS Capture allows field personnel to securely collect and upload digital evidence directly from approved mobile devices. Evidence is securely transferred and preserved without compromising integrity.
- Secure photo, video, and audio capture in the field
- Automatic metadata capture with timestamps and device details
- Secure upload directly into the DIMS system
- Chain of custody preserved from the point of capture
- Secure evidence submission without using personal device storage
DIMS Portal & Share
DIMS Portal provides authorized personnel with secure access to review, manage, and analyze digital evidence within a centralized platform. It also enables controlled sharing of evidence with external stakeholders when required.
- Secure internal user access for authorized personnel
- Evidence review and playback for all digital evidence types
- Case and evidence association for structured case management
- Role-based permissions to control access and maintain compliance
- Full audit logging and activity tracking for accountability
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- Complete audit trail maintaining full chain of custody
Mission Critical Evidence Management
Designed to support mission-critical investigative and evidentiary workflows.
On-Premises
Secure Local Infrastructure
Cloud
CJIS-Compliant Scalability
Hybrid
The Best of Both Worlds