Advanced Interview Video Recording Management

The Interview Room Management System from Linear Systems was created to help detectives work more effectively during investigations. As a complete interview video recording management platform, it preserves and manages evidence captured during interviews while reducing manual effort. By digitally equipping interview rooms and automating the recording process, investigators can stay focused on solving cases rather than managing technical systems.

DIMS system combines high-quality digital audio and video recording with structured case management features. Every recording is automatically time-stamped and linked to its case file, maintaining traceability across the evidence lifecycle. Metadata such as date, location, interviewer ID, and device information is attached to each file, creating a transparent and defensible record.

Streamlined Interview Room Solution

DIMS Interview Room Solution is designed to handle every phase of interview recording from capture to archiving. Its intuitive interface minimizes user training and allows detectives to operate the system confidently. The process is entirely digital, eliminating issues common in traditional recording setups such as missing files, manual transfers, or lost notes.

Multiple audio and video sources can be recorded simultaneously, including a separate audio track for transcription. Investigators can also mark key moments using “flags,” add written notes during or after interviews, and access them later through search functions. These features make post-interview analysis faster and more organized, helping agencies maintain accurate, searchable records.

Metadata and Timestamps for Reliable Case Management

The addition of metadata and timestamps is crucial for digital evidence management. Every interview captured in DIMS carries embedded data that verifies when, where, and by whom the recording was created. This automated tagging provides verifiable authenticity, supports chain-of-custody records, and simplifies discovery during court proceedings.

Additionally, DIMS provides the option to generate copies of recordings with notes and flags for sharing with prosecutors or other authorized parties. These copies can be encrypted or watermarked to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.

Seamless Integration and Secure Storage

Through direct integration with the DIMS ImageServer, all interview recordings are automatically transferred to centralized, redundant storage. This system provides continuous availability and controlled access to authorized personnel. Video, audio, and associated metadata remain synchronized throughout their lifecycle, preventing data loss or unauthorized alterations.

The DIMS Mobile App has been engineered to capture and ingest nearly every evidence file type without interrupting existing workflows. Photos, audio, video, and documents can be captured or uploaded directly from a secure application environment. Unlike standard device cameras, evidence files are never placed in the personal gallery; instead, they are stored within encrypted app storage.

Once acquisition is completed, the app automatically initiates a secure upload to the DIMS ImageServer over a high-speed mobile connection. Each file is verified by checksum to confirm integrity and maintain compliance with chain of custody protocols before removal from local storage.

Metadata, including geolocation, timestamp, device ID, and authorized user credentials, is attached to each asset at the moment of capture, creating a defensible record. Administrators can configure policies, permissions, and encryption settings remotely, while automatic receipts log every transaction. This process allows agencies to ingest all file types seamlessly while maintaining security and evidentiary reliability.

Secure Evidence Collection from the Field

Evidence can now be acquired directly at the scene with the DIMS Mobile App. Still images, video, and audio recordings can be captured on a smart device without docking to a computer. Every file is sent directly to the DIMS ImageServer, eliminating delays and preserving the integrity of the chain of custody.

Customizable App Controls and Policies

Each agency can configure workflows, permissions, and security settings through the administrator panel. “Write Once, Run Anywhere” technology allows updates and policy changes to be pushed automatically to all connected devices. Detectives and officers are therefore guided by agency policies in the field, with compliance enforced at every step.

Asset Handling and Chain of Custody Protection

Captured files are never stored in a device’s native gallery. Instead, assets remain in app storage until they are successfully transferred to the DIMS ImageServer. Once confirmed, they are automatically removed from local storage. This design prevents tampering, protects authenticated interview recording, and upholds the chain of custody. Deleted assets, when authorized, are redirected to dated folders on the ImageServer for later review.

Metadata Preservation for Every Capture

All files acquired through the DIMS Mobile App include metadata such as GPS location, date and time (based on the carrier network), device type, and authorized user details. This embedded information strengthens credibility in court.

Advanced Features for Investigators

The Mobile App has been equipped with tools that help investigators in the field:

Each transaction generates a receipt, giving transparency to the process. Screen capture logging also alerts administrators whenever screenshots are taken, helping protect sensitive information.

Transparent Acquisition with Full Authentication

Every user must be authenticated by the DIMS Mobile App and verified by the ImageServer. Asset receipts record each action, providing transparency from acquisition to storage. These logs support audit trails that are critical for digital evidence management and defensible courtroom presentation.

By combining mobile capture with Acquire Stations, DIMS enables agencies to ingest virtually any file type. Whether captured in the field or uploaded in the office, evidence is managed securely through one platform. The result is a system that reduces bottlenecks, accelerates investigations, and preserves the reliability of every file.

DIMS Mobile App (Android & iOS) is on the way. It’s designed to let authorized personnel capture photos, video, and audio at the scene and deliver them securely to your agency’s DIMS ImageServer no docking station or office stop required.

Why a Mobile Evidence App Matters

The minutes after an incident are when details fade and evidence can be lost. A purpose-built mobile app closes that gap by putting policy-driven, secure capture in every trained hand; officers, detectives, crime scene techs, and any unit that documents incidents in the field (campus security, corporate investigations, code enforcement, environmental response, insurance SIUs, and more).

Built To Fit Your Agency

Every agency operates differently. DIMS Mobile is being built so your DIMS Administrator can tailor it to your policies and procedures:

Chain of Custody, by design

Planned safeguards focus on evidentiary integrity from the moment of capture:

Thoughtful Tools for Real Work

To help teams confirm they “got it” before leaving the scene, the app is planned to include:

Be The First To Try IT

We’re preparing early access with select agencies. If you’d like to pilot the DIMS Mobile App or help shape final features and policy controls, join the early access interest list, and we’ll follow up with next steps.

* Assets will queue when offline and transmit once connectivity is restored, according to your admin settings.
** Exact formats and options will be configurable by your DIMS Administrator; features and timelines are subject to change before general availability.