Fotoware for Digital Evidence Management Control digital evidence from capture to court
Fotoware gives you full control of digital evidence, keeping every file secure, easy to access, and traceable with chain of custody maintained throughout the investigation.
Trusted by police forces worldwide
Manage digital evidence 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.
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Evidence you can trust in court
Ensure authenticity, integrity, and full traceability, with verifiable provenance built into every file.
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Faster case handling with automated workflows
Reduce manual work and speed up investigations with structured workflows across systems, from ingestion to evidence review.
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Secure handling and controlled access
Protect sensitive evidence with secure workflows and governed access across every stage of the investigation.
How 4 UK police forces collaborated in crime investigation
With regionalization happening with all police forces in the UK, they needed a solution that could cover 4 police forces. Currently, over 27 million images are loaded in one centralized system and are searchable from any force.
Learn how police forces in the UK have combined different systems to collaborate on investigation processes and solve crime faster.
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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.
Capture and ingest evidence 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.
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.
- bolt Apply metadata based on source, case, or context
- bolt Enforce consistent naming, tagging, and classification
- bolt Route evidence to the right case, team, or system based on metadata
- bolt Flag sensitive material for controlled handling
- bolt Deliver evidence to case systems and stakeholders with the right context
- bolt Manage retention and automatically purge expired assets
Our solutions for Digital Evidence Management
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Fotoware DAM (On-Premises) - Core content and integration hub |
Fotostation - Metadata and image management (add-on) |
Integrations & plugins - for a connected content ecosystem |
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.
Features that support your evidence workflows
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Keep original files unchanged in a secure vault, while working on copies to protect evidence validity. -
Audit logs
Log every action automatically with user and timestamp for full auditability across the investigation. -
Granular access control
Control access by role, case, or sensitivity level to ensure the right people see the right evidence. -
Metadata automation
Apply metadata automatically using source data and ingest rules so evidence is organized instantly.
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Workflow automation
Standardize and automate evidence handling across teams with flexible workflows driven by metadata. -
Annotations
Highlight and comment on content to make key details easy to spot and share. -
Video playback
Review footage with built-in playback and navigate quickly using keyframes. -
Redaction
Blur faces and sensitive details before sharing or presenting evidence (in development)
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Expiry & purging
Set rules to automatically retain and delete evidence, so you stay compliant without manual clean‑up.
Built for secure, compliant evidence handling at scale
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On-premises or cloud deployment
Deploy on your own infrastructure or in the cloud to meet strict security and regulatory requirements.
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Rich API for seamless integrations
Connect seamlessly with case management, records systems, and other critical tools.
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MoPI compliant
Support compliance with MoPI guidelines through controlled access, full audit trails, and secure handling of sensitive data.
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Easy to manage
Simplify administration across complex IT environments through a centralized platform - recognized as the "Easiest Admin" in G2.
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Enterprise‑grade stability
Built for high availability and performance in critical workflows.
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Format-agnostic
Manage images, video, CCTV, audio, and documents in one system.
Bring control to your evidence workflows
See how your evidence workflows can be structured and automated at every step from capture to court. Get a tailored demo for your setup.