NCJ Number
19731
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 44 Issue: 5 Dated: (MAY 1975) Pages: 6-10
Date Published
1975
Length
5 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF THE BASIC EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH VIDEO RECORDINGS, THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING THE EQUIPMENT, AND THE SUCCESSFUL POLICE USES.
Abstract
HIGHLIGHTED IS THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT'S USE OF VIDEOTAPES TO RECORD CRIMINAL STATEMENTS. MISSOURI APPELLATE AND UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS REGARDING THE USE AND ADMISSIBILITY OF VIDEOTAPED RECORDINGS OF CONFESSIONS, CRIME SCENES, AND CRIME REENACTMENTS ARE ALSO DISCUSSED. EMPHASIZED IS THE NEED FOR THE VIDEO RECORDING TO BE AUTHENTICATED, RELEVANT, AND MATERIAL TO THE CASE.