The University of Portsmouth selects Indico Systems

June 2009 – the University of Portsmouth has chosen an Indico Systems digital recording solution for the Institute of Criminal Studies.

The significance of this project is that it will see Indico Systems installing the first Indico Server solution in the UK, after several successful trials elsewhere in the UK and across Europe. Not only will the Indico Video solution be used to teach the latest interview techniques, via the 15" touch screen interface and PACE-compliant recording software, but students and University staff will be able to call up interviews and insert private and public bookmarks over the secure University network.

The University of Portsmouth is at the forefront of teaching in this area of Criminal Justice Studies and enjoys close links with many police forces, among them Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Dr. Becky Milne BSc (Hons)PhD CPsychol CSci AFBPsS, is a Principal Lecturer at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Portsmouth and is the course leader of the FdA Investigation and Evidence, a distance learning degree programme specifically for investigators. Dr. Milne is widely known throughout the law enforcement community and is looking forward to the many benefits of a fully networked digital recording solution.

Commenting on this latest project Simon Jones, Indico Systems UK Sales Director said, " Indico Systems is delighted to have been selected by the University of Portsmouth to install a true Client-Server solution for the purposes of training and teaching students within the faculty of Criminal Justice Studies. Whilst the use of Indico Systems solutions is well documented within the law enforcement community, with installations in Leicestershire and Surrey Police forces a good example, the educational and training potential of our solutions is very significant. Indico Systems is looking forward to developing even closer links with the University as both their requirements and our solutions evolve further. "

Dr. Milne adds, " Most, if not all, investigators would agree that the analogue tape machine is starting to hamper the investigative process and, whilst enormous strides have been made in what we say and do during the interview, the technology we use is now lagging behind. I am very excited at the prospect of using the latest technology from Indico Systems because not only will be the quality of what we say and do be recorded to the highest digital standards, but the ability to retrieve and analyse thousands of hours of audio and video material will transform the way we assess and train students. Accurate suspect and witness testimony is the backbone of the judicial process and I look forward to significantly enhancing the facilities that we have at our disposal at the University of Portsmouth."