Camera ID & Location
Record the exact camera identifier and physical placement so footage sources are unambiguous and traceable during investigations.
A standardized Video Surveillance Monitor provides consistent incident documentation, improves evidence integrity, and reduces disputes about timing and access while supporting privacy controls and regulatory recordkeeping.
Teams that create, review, or rely on surveillance footage should adopt a formal Monitor to reduce ambiguity and preserve chain of custody.
Using consistent signatory roles and distribution paths ensures each stakeholder can verify authenticity and meet internal or external audit requirements.
Record the exact camera identifier and physical placement so footage sources are unambiguous and traceable during investigations.
Include precise start and end times using MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format and time zone to avoid discrepancies between systems.
Provide file name, storage path, clip ID, or system URL plus checksum or hash when available to verify file integrity.
Concise narrative describing what event triggered review, observed actions, and any identifying details for involved persons or assets.
Log each access, export, transfer, and review action with actor name, role, timestamp, and reason for access.
Capture approvals for disclosure, note redaction steps taken, and record who removed PII or sensitive frames and why.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email plus optional SMS code |
| Retention Policy | Default 90 days; escalate for incidents |
| Access Roles | Security, Compliance, Legal groups |
| Export Format | PDF/A with audit log attached |
Confirm the platform supports secure storage, audit logs, and the file formats used by your camera system.
Ensure the chosen platform preserves an immutable audit trail and can export signed, tamper-evident records for legal or regulatory review.
Log incident within 24 hours of detection.
Complete initial review within 72 hours.
Preserve original clip until case resolution.
Follow retention policy per regulation.
Respond to lawful requests within agency timelines.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |