About
Veritone Redact is an enterprise-grade AI redaction platform designed for legal organizations and public safety agencies that need to process large volumes of audio, video, and image evidence quickly and accurately. By automating the detection and redaction of sensitive information, it dramatically reduces the time and cost burden traditionally associated with manual redaction workflows. The platform automatically detects and redacts human heads, license plates, notepads, laptops, MDTs, and other user-defined objects in video and images. For audio content, it leverages transcript-based redaction, enabling teams to search for specific words or phrases and redact them with a single click. Users can also define custom zones and track specific objects throughout a video for precise, targeted redaction. VERITONE Redact supports collaborative workflows through a built-in approval and tagging system, making it easy for teams to manage workloads and track project status. Every action taken on a piece of evidence is logged comprehensively for chain-of-custody compliance and audit purposes. Redacted files and audit logs can be downloaded directly to local systems. Ideal use cases include processing bodycam footage, interview room recordings, sworn statements, FOIA requests, and legal discovery materials. The tool empowers public safety agencies, law enforcement, and legal teams to meet tight deadlines while protecting the privacy of individuals and maintaining the integrity of their cases.
Key Features
- Automated Object Detection & Redaction: Automatically detects and redacts human heads, license plates, notepads, laptops, MDTs, and user-defined objects in video and image evidence.
- Transcript-Based Audio Redaction: Search for and redact specific words or phrases in audio evidence using keyword search powered by AI transcription, providing high accuracy and visual support.
- Object Tracking & Zone Definition: Track user-defined objects throughout a video or define custom zones for precise, targeted redaction across entire recordings.
- Collaborative Approval Workflows: Tag and manage evidence redaction workloads with status tracking throughout an approval workflow, enabling easy team collaboration and project management.
- Audit Logging & Chain of Custody: Capture comprehensive reports of all actions taken on redacted evidence and export audit logs to support chain-of-custody compliance requirements.
Use Cases
- Law enforcement agencies redacting bodycam footage before releasing it in response to FOIA requests.
- Legal teams preparing audio and video evidence for court by removing personally identifiable information (PII) and protecting persons of interest.
- Public safety agencies automating the redaction of interview room recordings and sworn statements to accelerate investigations.
- Government organizations ensuring compliance with privacy laws when sharing or publishing media evidence.
- Legal discovery teams processing large volumes of unstructured media evidence quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines.
Pros
- Significant Time & Cost Savings: Replaces slow, resource-intensive manual redaction with AI automation, helping agencies meet deadlines faster and reduce operational costs.
- High Accuracy Redaction: AI-driven detection combined with transcript-based audio redaction ensures more accurate results than manual processes, reducing risk of compliance failures.
- Compliance & Audit Ready: Built-in chain-of-custody logging and downloadable audit reports make it easy to satisfy legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Designed for Legal & Public Safety Workflows: Purpose-built for law enforcement, public safety agencies, and legal teams, with features tailored to handling sensitive evidence media.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: As an enterprise solution, Veritone Redact is likely cost-prohibitive for smaller organizations or independent legal professionals.
- Web-Only Platform: Currently available only as a web application, which may limit flexibility for agencies with strict on-premises or offline processing requirements.
- Learning Curve for Complex Workflows: Advanced features like custom object tracking and zone definition may require training and onboarding time for new users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of media does Veritone Redact support?
Veritone Redact supports audio, video, and image-based evidence files, including bodycam footage, interview room recordings, sworn statements, and other media types commonly used in legal and public safety contexts.
How does the audio redaction work?
Audio redaction is transcript-based. Veritone Redact automatically transcribes audio content, allowing users to search for specific words or phrases and redact them with a single click. The visual transcript provides additional support and ensures high accuracy.
Can I redact custom objects, not just predefined ones?
Yes. In addition to automatically detecting predefined objects like heads, license plates, and laptops, Veritone Redact allows users to define and track custom objects and zones within video evidence for targeted redaction.
Does Veritone Redact support team collaboration?
Yes. The platform includes a collaborative workflow system where team members can tag evidence with its status in the approval process, making it easy to track and manage redaction workloads across a team.
How does Veritone Redact help with compliance?
The platform records a comprehensive audit log of all actions taken on redacted files, supporting chain-of-custody requirements. Redacted files and audit logs can be downloaded for use in legal proceedings and regulatory compliance documentation.
