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Breaking Down CLIPr's Report Writing Technology

Orlando Diggs
February 28, 2025
5 min read

Almost half of a police officer's time is spent tethered to their desks, meticulously documenting every detail of an incident, writing reports, and completing admin work.

Sure, it's essential, but imagine a world where police officers can spend more time on the streets, proactively protecting and connecting with their communities. 

Fortunately, this isn't a futuristic fantasy, but it's the reality CLIPr is helping to create. 

Quite simply, CLIPr is a revolutionary technology that automatically generates police report drafts from body-worn camera audio, freeing up officers to focus on what matters most: serving and protecting. 

But while the benefits are clear, how does this game-changing technology actually work? What's the user experience like? 

Let's take a moment to explore the mechanics of CLIPr and how it streamlines the report-writing process, empowering law enforcement to be more efficient and effective.

Dock or park your device as usual

Simply dock your BodyCam or In-Car-Video device as you normally would, and CLIPr automatically receives the camera footage for processing. 

No extra steps. No complicated uploads. CLIPr integrates directly into your existing workflow.

What about those times when you're out on patrol and don't immediately return to the station? CLIPr has you covered there, too. 

With the "Park" feature, when an officer returns to the precinct and parks their patrol car or when their body-worn camera detects the police department’s Wi-Fi, the newest body-worn camera video recordings get automatically transferred to CLIPr. This can also occur in near real-time over 5g or 4g wireless networks depending on your police department's wireless carrier configuration with CLIPr and the model of your body-worn camera. 

Police departments can even specify which types of videos to auto-process, ensuring that only the necessary footage is used, saving time and storage space.

Once your video is ready for review, you'll receive an email notification.

This ensures timely access to the generated report, allowing you to focus on other tasks without constantly checking the system. 

Imagine the peace of mind of knowing that your reports are being drafted in the background while you handle other critical duties.

Review the draft, reference the notes, and search the video

Using state-of-the-art transcription technology, CLIPr's AI platform analyzes the audio from your footage to generate three key outputs:

  • A first draft of your police report narrative.
  • A play-by-play summary of everything that occurred. We call this CLIPr Notes. These are like Cliff notes for your BWC and it’s designed to be a supplemental reference resource as you edit and finalize your police report.
  • A next generation video player that enables you to search for anything you said or heard during the incident and jump straight to that video moment. The Automated Table of Contents also lets you easily scroll through the video to quickly jog your memory on the sequence of events. 

The generated report provides a solid foundation, capturing the essential details of the incident. 

From there, you can review, edit, and refine the draft, adding any necessary context or specific details. Think of it as having a first draft already completed, saving you significant time and effort.

CLIPr Notes provides a play-by-play account of everything that occurred during the incident directly from the audio. 

This feature is invaluable for ensuring accuracy and completeness in your reports. It's like having a second set of ears, capturing every nuance of the interaction.

Translate to English automatically

Don't worry about transcribing the diverse languages of your communities, either. 

CLIPr removes the stress of translation by supporting 32 languages. 

Imagine the ability to hear a conversation in Spanish and have CLIPr generate an English first draft of the police report. 

This feature breaks down communication barriers and ensures that language is never an obstacle to accurate reporting. 

A huge step forward in ensuring equitable and effective policing.

Customize your CLIPr Dictionary

CLIPr is also designed to learn and adapt to your department's specific needs. 

After reviewing the generated report and detailed notes, you might notice recurring errors, perhaps with specific acronyms, slang, or non-native English names. 

This is where the CLIPr Dictionary comes in.

This powerful feature allows the Records Department to "teach" CLIPr the correct terminology. By adding these terms to the custom dictionary, you ensure that future transcriptions and reports are more accurate and efficient.

It's like building a specialized language model for your department, constantly improving its performance over time. The more you use CLIPr, the smarter it gets.

Submit and get back on patrol

With the report finalized and polished, the last step is seamless integration with your existing system. Simply copy and paste the completed report into your records management system (RMS) to complete the documentation process. 

Again - no complicated export. No compatibility issues. CLIPr is designed to fit seamlessly into your current workflow.

And just like that, you're back on patrol, ready to serve your community. No more mountains of paperwork holding you back. CLIPr empowers you to focus on what matters most: protecting and serving.

Wrapping up

As you can see, CLIPr is revolutionizing police report writing, transforming a time-consuming chore into a streamlined process. 

From automatic footage transfer and AI-powered report generation to customizable dictionaries and seamless RMS integration, CLIPr empowers law enforcement to prioritize protection and save valuable time on documentation. Key benefits include:

  • Reduced reporting time: Reclaim hours spent on paperwork and get back on the streets faster.
  • Focus on fighting crime: Dedicate more time to proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Improved accuracy: Leverage AI and customizable dictionaries for precise and comprehensive reports.
  • Enhanced efficiency: Streamline your workflow and maximize your department's resources.

Ready to see CLIPr in action? Book a demo today and discover how it can transform your department's reporting process.