Original file preservation
Keep original files unchanged in a secure vault, while working on copies to protect evidence validity.
Manage digital evidence securely across the investigation
A central platform for handling digital evidence from capture to court. Move, access, and share evidence securely across teams, with structured workflows that keep investigations progressing.
How four UK police forces collaborate on crime investigations
Four UK police forces needed a shared solution for managing digital evidence across regional boundaries. Today, more than 27 million images are stored in one centralized system and can be searched by every participating force. Learn how the forces connected their systems to collaborate more effectively on investigations and solve crimes faster.
Keep evidence files traceable at every step
Maintain a complete, auditable chain of custody from ingestion to court. Every action is logged automatically, ensuring evidence integrity throughout the investigation.
Share and collaborate securely across teams
Give investigators, forensic teams, and legal staff controlled access to the evidence they need. Share, annotate, and collaborate without compromising sensitive data.
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Capture and ingest evidence from the scene without delays
Ingest evidence from cameras, mobile devices, and external systems as it’s created. Automate ingestion and metadata capture so nothing is lost or disconnected from the case.
Capture and handle evidence directly from the field
With the Fotoware mobile app, officers can capture, upload, and access digital evidence in real time from the scene. Move evidence securely into the investigation without delays or manual transfer, keeping workflows connected from capture to court.
- Chain of custody intact from scene to court
- Evidence available to investigators instantly
- Time, location and user recorded at capture
- No sensitive images left on personal devices
- No memory cards, USB drives or manual transfer
Automate evidence workflows at scale
Handle large volumes of digital evidence with structured, repeatable workflows. Reduce manual work and keep investigations moving across systems and teams.
- Auto-apply metadata based on source, case, or context
- Enforce consistent naming, tagging, and classification
- Route evidence to the right case, team, or system based on metadata
- Flag sensitive material for controlled handling
- Deliver evidence to case systems and stakeholders with the right context
- Manage retention and automatically purge expired assets
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Audit logs
Log every action on a file automatically with user and timestamp for full auditability. -
Content provenance
Confirm an image's origin, edit history, and any AI involvement using the open C2PA standard. -
Granular access control
Control access by role, case, or sensitivity level, and define who can view, download, share, edit, or publish evidence. -
Metadata automation
Apply metadata automatically using source data and ingest rules to organize evidence instantly. -
Workflow automation
Automatically process, route, and manage digital evidence files with configurable workflows. -
Annotations
Highlight and comment on key details, share with others. -
Video playback
Examine video and audio evidence with advanced playback controls, keyframe navigation, and snapshot capture. -
Redaction
Blur faces and sensitive details before sharing or presenting evidence. -
Expiry & purging rules
Automatically retain or dispose of evidence according to policy and regulatory requirements. -
Mobile app for digital evidencd
Capture digital evidence for instant access. Chain of custody intact. Compliant. No manual transfer.
Recognized in Gartner's 2026 DEMS report
Fotoware is named in Gartner's of 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Digital Evidence Management - as one of only two European vendors. Learn what sets leading solutions apart, and what to look for when evaluating DEM systems.
