KEY POINTS HOW CAN VIDEO LINK A PERPETRATOR TO A CRIME? Security While this has been said, it is worth repeating — filming linkage and notice evidence can FILMING be dangerous. Consider whether it’s worth the risk. Add Context In addition to capturing visual content such as the examples described here, be sure to capture details that provide context as well. Specifically, document visuals that allow a viewer to easily determine the time, date and location of the video, such as landmarks, street signs, newspapers or a clock. Make A Plan Filming crimes often happens because you find yourself in the wrong place at the right time. What you capture often shows the crime and the direct perpetrator. However, if you are filming in hopes of proving that a remote perpetrator is actually responsible for the commission of the crime, this takes a different level of commitment and planning. Video has strengths and limitations. Perpetrators, Prisoners & Defectors FOR MORE INFORMATION Learn more about filming techniques and planning: bit.ly/ WITNESSLibrary_ VaE. Perpetrators, prisoners and defectors are often your most valuable witnesses as they are a key source of linkage and notice evidence. They can provide invaluable information such as who did the planning, who gave the orders, where the weapons came from or the actual command structure. They also often film themselves and colleagues committing crimes. In short, they know things the investigators need to know. Video filmed by these insiders is often invaluable. Preservation Here are two key tips: • Collectively, activists provide hundreds upon hundreds of hours of video to investigators, which can be difficult to review. Keep a log of what you film, noting footage that you believe could be useful for justice and accountability. • Footage that has been broadcast or released online can disappear and become extremely hard to track down. Do not rely on online video platforms to store your video. Instead, save clips offline that you believe could be useful. Remember to log those clips. 132 VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: PROVING RESPONSIBILITY V 1.0