Redaction Studio for Evidence Local
You can use Redaction Studio in Axon Evidence Local to redact personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive content directly within the platform. These built-in capabilities remove the need to export files to third-party software, supporting chain-of-custody integrity and streamlined workflows.
Key features
- In-Platform Redaction: Redactions are performed on a duplicate of the original file, preserving the integrity of the original evidence. Changes are tracked and logged for full audit capability.
- Audit Trail: All redaction activity is captured in a detailed, time-stamped audit log that supports evidentiary standards and transparency.
- Secure File Management: Redacted copies can be managed and shared independently from the original file with authorized third-parties, ensuring secure and appropriate distribution. Redaction tools currently support only video files recorded on Axon devices.
Redaction capabilities
Redaction in Axon Evidence Local can be performed manually or assisted by automation. The platform offers a robust toolset designed for both precision and efficiency.
Manual redaction tools
- Masks: Apply various mask shapes and blur levels to targeted areas in the video.
- Object and text annotation: Add context with object markers or on-screen text.
- Spray paint tool: Quickly mask multiple areas across video segments by “spray painting” them manually. Fast-forward and navigation features accelerate editing when compared to frame-by-frame methods.
Object tracking (automation)
- Redaction automation: Select an object within the video, and the smart object tracking automatically redacts that object throughout the entire video, providing significant time savings, especially when redacting recurring or moving objects in lengthy recordings.
Audio redaction
- Edit audio in-line: Remove or mask sensitive spoken content from embedded audio tracks in videos recorded by Axon devices.
