Los activos financieros decomisados por criminales convictos se convierten en fondos que proporcionan la aplicación de ley con las nuevas herramientas que hacen los investigadores’ trabajar de manera más eficiente y eficaz. Because of the availability of asset forfeiture funds, the Oxnard Police Department operates two new Video Forensics Labs for importing and enhancing video and still images from a variety of sources. Once the digital evidence is imported and enhanced by this powerful tool, it is used in investigations that create a safer environment for the citizens of Oxnard.
The Video Forensics Labs are built around two powerful Macintosh computers running multiple operating systems simultaneously, including Apple’s OS X as well as Windows 98, XP y Vista. Este diseño permite a los oficiales para importar rápidamente video digital de una amplia gama de cámaras de vigilancia personal y de negocios sin la necesidad de una sala llena de ordenadores. Analog-to-digital media converters allow older VHS, Betamax, Hi-8 and other formats to be viewed and perfected on the Macs and printed on archival-quality paper or exported back to tape, CD, DVD or other storage media.
The systems are easily upgraded and expanded to include other operating systems, video software and additional methods of importing evidence and exporting material that helps to solve the case. The Oxnard Police Department has made progress working with businesses and residents for years, assisting them with their video evidence. With these new labs, the tools for keeping Oxnard safe continue to improve.