Review Mode

Given the increasing volume of evidence and the need for quicker discovery times, Review Mode provides a consistent way for users to review bulk evidence. Available from the Evidence search page and Case Evidence page - Review Mode provides a single place as a focus mode for you to review multiple pieces of evidence which can be inherited from your search results or related to a specific case.

Current limitations

  • Evidence limit – Users can review up to 100 pieces of evidence at once in Review Mode.
  • Evidence Access and View – The evidence details accessibility will depend on your role and permission in Evidence.com. If you don't have the permission to view evidence, it will be automatically excluded when selecting evidence from the Evidence Search page and the Case Evidence page.
Note

Deleted evidence is automatically excluded when selecting evidence from the evidence search page and the case evidence page.

Filter and sort options

Select Content List Actions (...) to access the filter and sort options.

  • Filter options – Review Mode offers basic Filter options with choices limited to All and Video file type only.
  • Sort options – The available sorting methods are:
    • Title (A-Z)
    • Title (Z-A)
    • Recorded On (Oldest to Latest)
    • Recorded On (Newest on top)
    • Manual ordering

The order of evidence can also be changed manually from the content list.

  1. Drag and drop evidence cards to change their order.
  2. Select More Actions (⋮), and then choose from:
    • Move to the top
    • Move up
    • Move down
    • Move to the bottom

Access Review Mode

From the Evidence search page

  1. Select one of the following – All Evidence, My Evidence, Shared Evidence orEvidence Map .
  2. Choose one of the following options to access Review Mode 2.0:
    • Review some of the Evidence from your search – Select one or multiple pieces of evidence, and then select Review.
    • Review all Evidence listed on the page – Select Review All On Page

From the Case search page

  1. Select Cases, and then select one of the following – All Cases, My Cases, or Shared Cases.
  2. Search for and open the case you wish to review.
  3. Select the Evidence tab, and then choose one of the following options to access Review Mode 2.0:
    • Review some of the Evidence from your search – Select one or multiple pieces of evidence, and then select Review.
    • Review all Evidence listed on the page – Select Review All On Page.
    • Alternatively, if you wish to review evidence in a folder, open the folder and select Review Folder.

Issues selecting evidence from the search page

If you find you can't select certain evidence, it could be due to one of the following issues:

  • Lack of permission to view that evidence.
  • The evidence has been restricted or deleted. 

File review capabilities

All file types currently supported for reviewing in the evidence details page are supported for reviewing in Review Mode, however there are some limitations. Here's what you can expect:

  • CCTV streams – On the right pane, select the Streams tab to view a list of associated content streams. From here you can view and extract converted files. To play the original video, you'll need to open the Evidence Details page.
  • Other file types – For other file types or evidence that is not viewable, there's an option to download and view the files directly from your desktop.

Interacting with evidence in Review Mode

Review Mode offers a range of options for reviewing your selected evidence. This section outlines the primary actions available:

  • View and play original video – Review Mode supports the playback of all file types available on the Evidence Details page.
  • Add descriptions – With the appropriate permissions, you can add or edit evidence descriptions. Select the Info tab, and then edit the description.
    Notes – With the appropriate permissions to view and edit evidence, select the Notes tab to add, edit or delete notes. If there are more than 10 notes, go to the last page to view the most recent.
  • Pin or Unpin Evidence – While reviewing multiple pieces of evidence in Review Mode, Select Pin (pushpin button), to pin a piece evidence for later review when revisiting the case or unpin a piece evidence if you've finished your review and want to remove it from your attention list.
  • Add to Folder – An important part of the review process is to organize your evidence in a folder to gather all relevant evidence. Select Add to Folder (folder button) to add evidence to an existing folder or to a new folder without the need to navigate back to the evidence list.
  • Case Evidence Matching Support – Depending on your settings for Case Evidence Matching, there will be a "New" label displayed on each evidence card on the left pane which is equivalent to the blue dot shown in the evidence list. The label is to help you distinguish the newly added evidence to your case.

Auto Transcribe and Review Mode

Contact your Axon representative to enable Auto-Transcribe for your agency. Once set, your ability to use transcription will depend upon your role and permissions.

Video stitching

If your agency is using our Third-party videos, there is an advanced utility for you to stitch multiple videos together and review the new extracted video in any order you choose to arrange them. Contact your Axon representative to check if your agency has the Third-Party Video extension.

Access layout settings

  1. Select Show Layout Settings.
  2. Choose to show or hide the panels by selecting or deselecting them from the menu. Both panels are shown by default.
Note

Layout settings are cleared and reset to the default layout when you close Review Mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do permissions work in Review Mode?

Access and editing permissions in Review Mode are inherited from the View and Edit Evidence permissions.
How can I change the Layout of Review Mode?
In Review Mode, locate the Layout Settings button at the top right, next to Close. Layout settings contain options to display both panels or hide either panel. Changes aren't saved when exiting review mode.

  • Default layout – By default, the layout will show both left and right panels.
  • Customize your layout – Hide the left panel, right panel, or both by deselecting them from the layout settings.
  • Layout does not save – Layout settings are cleared and reset to the default layout if you click X button to exit the Review Mode. These settings are not saved for each user's configuration in the current version.

How do I add a description for evidence in Review Mode?

Descriptions are found in the Info tab in the right pane. If you have View and Edit Evidence permissions, you can add or edit descriptions when reviewing evidence in Review Mode.

How do I add a note for evidence in Review Mode?

Notes are in the Notes tab in the right panel. If you have View and Edit Evidence permissions, you can add or edit notes when reviewing evidence in Review Mode. Select the Add Note button to start creating a Note and share it with the relevant users.

How do I use Auto-transcribe in Review Mode?

Contact your Axon representative to enable auto-transcribe for your agency in your agency in EDCA. Transcription interaction will depend upon a user role and permissions.

Notes:

  • To request the Auto-Transcribe for evidence in a case that it has not been transcribed yet, you need to have View evidence permission and Auto-Transcribe permission.
  • If the evidence has a transcription existing and you have the View evidence permission, you can see a Transcription tab on the right-panel.
  • For the other transcription permission controls, you can refer to the following page for more details: Auto Transcribe.

Why can't I select evidence from the Search page in Review Mode?

If you lack permissions or the evidence status is restricted or deleted, you won't be able to select or view it in Review Mode. You can verify which piece of evidence you cannot select in the Evidence Search Page as the row is disabled and these items will not be counted to the selected items.