Blake Sawyer from Amped Software joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss video and image forensics in the US. He shares insights on the challenges of working with low-quality CCTV footage and how Amped Software has grown and been adopted in the US market.
The conversation delves into the role of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) in developing best practices for the field and how these standards influence product development. It also covers Amped’s new DeepPlate technology for license plate recognition and emphasizes the importance of error margins in AI-assisted forensic analysis.
Blake goes on to discuss Amped’s certification program and how it complements other industry certifications. He shares real-world case examples, including the “Pillowcase Murders” investigation, highlighting the practical applications of video forensics in solving complex crimes.
Click here to watch the full episode.
00:00 – The landscape of digital image and video forensics in the US
04:37 – Growth of Amped Software in the US market
09:00 – Best practices in the US relating to video evidence
15:35 – Working with body-worn camera footage
19:35 – DeepPlate, the investigative tool for AI-powered license plate reading
24:55 – Amped training and certification
30:35 – How Amped FIVE has helped law enforcement in the US
32:45 – Media portrayal of digital forensics
36:30 – What’s coming up from Amped Software and SWGDE
