Analyzing Video Evidence: Common Errors in Interpretation

As the proliferation of surveillance cameras continues around the world, there is a common misconception that the evidence generated by these systems should speak for itself and be a “silent witness” for the trier of fact.  In this lecture, certified forensic video analyst Andrew Fredericks will guide attendees through common misunderstandings about video evidence and highlight case examples where “simply pressing play” led to inaccurate perceptions. Special focus is given to a recent Use of Force case that led to a homicide trial against a police officer – in large part because of a misinterpretation of video evidence.

Brandon Wahl

iNPUT-ACE

Brandon Wahl is a LEVA certified Forensic Video Technician and manages the support services for the iNPUT-ACE software. As a Forensic Video Technician, Brandon has assisted on hundreds of video-centric investigations and continues to help agencies accurately decode proprietary video file formats, process digital multimedia evidence, and prep demonstratives for court. Brandon has been a member of the iNPUT-ACE team since the launch of the software in 2016 and currently manages the support services for the powerful software program.

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Analyzing Video Evidence: Common Errors in Interpretation
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Open to view video. As the proliferation of surveillance cameras continues around the world, there is a common misconception that the evidence generated by these systems should speak for itself and be a “silent witness” for the trier of fact.  In this lecture, certified forensic video analyst Andrew Fredericks will guide attendees through common misunderstandings about video evidence and highlight case examples where “simply pressing play” led to inaccurate perceptions. Special focus is given to a recent Use of Force case that led to a homicide trial against a police officer – in large part because of a misinterpretation of video evidence.
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