BIRMINGHAM – The East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit, representing UK police forces, has awarded SCC a contract for post-event video forensics and analysis. SCC’s Video Analytics (VA) solution, powered by the innovative SeeQuestor platform, will empower UK forces with advanced post-event video analytics capabilities. This will facilitate the viewing and analysis of extensive Mobile, CCTV, and Body Worn Video formats, bolstering the prosecution process, according to a press release published on EuropaWire.

The VA solution promises enhanced efficiency and accuracy in identifying persons of interest, revolutionizing the investigative process. By leveraging advanced analytics, including face, body, and attribute detection, alongside subject re-identification, security and investigation teams can swiftly navigate through vast amounts of video data. Moreover, the solution addresses the challenge of evidence disclosure by enabling the secure storage and organization of video material, supporting both prosecutors and defense teams.

Video analytics, often termed ‘the third forensic‘ by law enforcement, faces the challenge of analyzing an immense volume of surveillance footage. With over 200 million surveillance cameras worldwide capturing 1.4 trillion hours of video in 2016 alone, the need for efficient interrogation and analysis is paramount. SCC’s groundbreaking solution promises rapid video search and motion detection across diverse CCTV sources, irrespective of lighting conditions or camera angles.

Patricia McIntosh, SCC Head of Police, expressed the strategic significance of the contract, marking SCC’s foray into a new realm of technology service provision. Daniel Cartter, SCC Head of Innovation, highlighted the collaborative effort involving innovative partners and SCC’s established service delivery capabilities. Ian Sherratt, Chief Innovation Officer, emphasized the pivotal role of Deep Learning Algorithms in SCC’s service offerings, underscoring SCC’s commitment to innovation.

Built on cutting-edge research and consultation with industry experts, SeeQuestor offers unparalleled efficiency, accelerating investigations by up to 100 times compared to current technology. Henry Hyde-Thomson, CEO of SeeQuestor, praised the partnership with SCC, citing the transformative potential of analytics in modern policing. The SeeQuestor system equips analysts and investigators with an array of tools to optimize their workflow, thereby maximizing efficiency and resource allocation.

SCC’s partnership with SeeQuestor represents a significant advancement in video analytics technology, promising to revolutionize investigative processes for law enforcement agencies worldwide.