FTR Interrogator™

 

For maximum flexibility, the FTR Interrogator product line is available in two configurations: FTR Interrogator, which facilitates recording and annotating of interviews, and FTR Interrogator Lite, which offers several tools to aid in reviewing interview recordings at individual investigators' desks quickly and easily.

Valuable features of FTR Interrogator include:

• Time-date-room watermark on each recorded frame
• Microsoft Windows 7 compatible.
• Create linked notes as bookmarks to specific points
• Import field recordings
• Save recordings to a range of formats
• Remote desktop viewing
• Concurrent archiving to DVD & network
• Secure storage of recordings on network

When recording with FTR Interrogator, a time-date-room watermark is embedded on each recorded video frame, which means that the authenticity of the recording can be verified at any time. While recording is in progress, the content can be concurrently archived to a DVD or restricted network folder, or both. 

FTR Interrogator Lite, on the other hand, supports activities such as remote viewing/annotating of live interviews. It also offers several tools to aid in reviewing interview recordings at individual investigators' desks quickly and easily. 

Using either version, users can create time-stamped notes or ‘bookmarks’ that are linked directly to specific points within interview recordings. Rather than constantly rewinding and fast-forwarding through tape or DVD video during review, these linked notes can be rapidly searched to instantly play corresponding audio/video at the point each note was taken. Field recordings from select hand-held voice recorders can also be imported to become part of the same permanent record as the interview room recordings for a particular case.

FTR Interrogator Lite can also be used as a standalone interview recording solution when used in conjunction with a supported hand-held recorder.  FTR Interrogator’s rich, usable feature set, combined with the simplicity and versatility of its operation, makes it the perfect choice for agencies where a single cost-effective solution for capturing & managing interview recordings is desired.

 

Recording in the Interview room…

FTR Interrogator embeds a watermark showing the time, date and room on each interview room recording, which means that the authenticity of the recording can be verified at any time. Users can create time-stamped notes or ‘bookmarks’ that are linked to specific points within interview recordings; these ‘bookmarks’ will prove especially useful when reviewing interviews at a later time. While recording is in progress, FTR Interrogator ensures that content can be concurrently archived to a DVD, restricted network folder, or both. For additional security, when archiving to the network, access to the content is limited to authorized personnel only.

 

 

Outside the Interview room…

FTR Interrogator Lite complements FTR Interrogator by offering tools to aid in reviewing interview recordings at individual investigators’ desks quickly and easily.  It also supports activities such as remote viewing of live interviews and importing field recordings from select hand-held recorders.  With FTR Interrogator Lite, users can create indexed notes that are linked directly to the interview room recording, either while an interview is in progress or when it is being reviewed later on.  With a much improved, reliable and robust search engine in place, these linked notes can be rapidly searched to locate and instantly playback the corresponding recording. No more time-consuming rewinding and fast-forwarding of tapes or DVDs to find the relevant spot in the interview!

The FTR Interrogator product line exceeds other interview recorders in its ease of use, convenience and flexibility, thus delivering greater process efficiencies and lowering costs. Its rich, usable feature set, combined with the simplicity and versatility of its operation, makes it the perfect choice among interview/interrogation room recorders.  Without a doubt, FTR Interrogator is the answer for situations that require a single cost-effective solution for capturing & managing digital audio/video recordings.

 

• Microsoft Windows 7 compatible NEW!

• 2-channel digital audio-video recording

• Import & tag field recordings

• Create time-stamped, linked notes

• Embedded time-, -date and room watermark

• Rapid search, retrieval & duplication

• Simultaneously archive to DVD and a network location NEW!

• Secure storage of recordings on the network NEW!

• Tag interviews with relevant case information

• Share content via email, CD or file transfer

• Instant access to specific prerecorded segments

• Remote desktop viewing

• Customizable settings, for greater flexibility NEW

Investigators

• Minimal training - as simple as a DVD recorder

• Additional investigators can view live interviews from the convenience of their desks

• Search and retrieve specific interview recordings from the network

• Instantly access relevant points in a given recording - no rewinding or fast forwarding

• Duplicate all, or portions of, interviews to DVD for sharing with external parties

• Import field recordings to consolidate them with in-room interviews related to the same case

Prosecution and Defense

• Gain immediate access to interview recordings

• Quickly access investigators' bookmarks to specific points of

• interest within an interview

• Make personal linked notes and increase productivity

• Save valuable review time with superior quality recordings

• Create an effective in-court presentation

IT/Command Staff

• High quality audio/video recordings in a smaller file size

• Improve productivity without changing established procedures

• View live interviews remotely from the convenience of your office

 

 

 

Version 5

FTR Interrogator - Recording Computer

For recording audio and large video with simultaneous playback

Windows® XP Professional SP3 with:
3.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4HT Processor
1GB memory
Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
32-bit or 64-bit with:
2.4 GHz Intel® Core™ Duo E4600 Processor
2GB memory
1024x768 High Color (16 bit) display
Windows compatible stereo sound card
CD or DVD recordable drive or network access (for archiving or long term storage)
FTR and Windows® compatible video capture card
(refer to the FTR web site support section for a current list)

 

FTR Interrogator Lite - Review/Playback Computer

For Audio and large video playback

Windows® XP Professional SP3 with:
3.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4HT Processor
512MB memory
Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
32-bit or 64-bit with:
3.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4HT Processor
1GB memory
1024x768 High Color (16 bit) display
Windows compatible stereo sound card
DVD recordable drive (for saving to TheRecord DVD format)
USB port (for importing recordings)

 

NOTE: As with any software there are hardware and software requirements which
need to be in place prior to installing and using FTR software.  While this list shows
the recommended system requirements, it is important to be aware that using
additional programs may require a higher specification.

For a list of FTR compatible audio and video cards, please contact FTR.

 

TheRecord Collection™ Media & Storage System is a complete custom-designed storage system for your digital recordings. It includes 100 high-quality CD’s or DVD’s packed in TheRecord AlbumTM protective Digipak cases, a heavy-duty storage box, a water-based permanent marking pen for noting case numbers, dates and other information and a Quick Reference Guide published by the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST).

FTR Headsets are lightweight, comfortable and ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and acoustics. Their open design lets you be aware of sounds and activities around you while you monitor audio and video play back. Each headset is fitted with a 1/8″ (3.5mm) stereo mini plug with 9′ (3m) cable and also includes two spare earpiece pads. FTR headsets are compatible with all FTR software solutions.

FTR USB Foot Control offers easy, trouble-free play back of FTR audio and video. It features rugged construction with heavy duty switches for long hours of operation and is ergonomically designed for minimal foot fatigue.

 

Why should you replace your existing VHS tape system now?

The quality of analog (VHS) recordings deteriorates drastically over time, tapes can get easily damaged or broken and it is hard to search for specific content. VHS players are already becoming hard to find and service. Many states are beginning to require that digital interview recorders be in operation during the interview room recording. So, now is the time to invest in future-proofing the process for recording your investigative interviews.

Case studies featuring the FTR Interrogator solution:

• Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood, Colorado
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Manitoba, Canada
• London Police Service, London, Ontario, Canada