Dictation Assistant

With Dictation Assistant you can write report narratives by speaking instead of typing. Dictation Assistant can be used on your computer or Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) and it automatically removes filler words like “um,” “uh,” and “ah” from your transcript.

For information on using Dictation Assistant for report narratives in Axon Records or Standards, see:

Requirements

Before using dictation, ensure you meet the following criteria:

  • Axon Evidence Pro license: You must be able to access Axon Evidence and have a Pro license.
  • Microphone: Your device needs a functioning microphone. Grant your web browser permission to access the microphone if prompted.
  • Speech-to-text connection: Ensure your device can connect to .stt.speech.azure.us (in the United States) or .stt.speech.microsoft.com (in Canada). You may need to work with your agency's IT department to ensure access.

Using Dictation in Axon Evidence

For the best dictation results:

  • Speak Clearly: Articulate your words and speak directly into the microphone.
  • Use a Quiet Environment: Dictate in a quiet setting to reduce transcription errors.
  • Use Verbal Commands: Master the use of voice commands for punctuation and formatting to increase the efficiency and accuracy of your dictations.
Note

For complex terms or names, you can type directly into the report narrative.

Follow these steps to access Dictation Assistant:

  1. Log in to Axon Evidence.
  2. Select Report Writer.
  3. Select Start Dictation. If your web browser prompts you, allow access to your microphone.
  4. Begin speaking, using voice commands for punctuation. The transcript will appear as you speak.
  5. Select Stop Dictation, once you finish dictating.
  6. Review and edit the transcript.
  7. Select Copy to Clipboard, to copy the text. You can then paste the text into a reporting system or RMS (Records Managment System).
  8. Select Clear Text to remove your transcript from Dictation Assistant. You can also clear your transcript by closing the browser.
Note

Report writer does not store your audio data or text in the system or an audit log. Once you CLEAR TEXT or close this browser tab, the text will be gone forever.

Voice commands

Add punctuation and formatting as you dictate to reduce editing afterward by speaking the following commands:

  • Period (.): Say "period" or "full stop" to end a sentence.
  • Comma (,): Say "comma" to insert a comma.
  • Question mark (?): Say "question mark" to end a sentence with a question.
  • Exclamation mark (!): Say "exclamation mark" for emphasis.
  • Parentheses (): Say "open parentheses" to begin and "close parentheses" to end a parenthetical statement.
  • Quotes ("): Say "open quotes" to start a quote and "close quotes" to end a quote.
  • New paragraph: Say "new paragraph" to start a new paragraph.
  • New line: Say "new line" to move down one line without starting a new paragraph

To see a list of these voice commands as you dictate, open Dictation Help from the sidebar.

 

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