Video surveillance and body cameras are expanding the volume of information authorities can use to document incidents and investigate crimes. The challenge does not end when an image is captured: preserving it, controlling access to it, and maintaining a clear record of how it is introduced as evidence also matter.
In Mexico City, a report on the security plan ahead of the 2026 World Cup mentioned more than 113,000 cameras in the capital and over 13,000 devices in strategic areas. In Michoacán, authorities announced the acquisition of more than 800 body cameras for the Civil Guard. These are examples of a transformation that makes data management a central part of police operations.
Digital evidence needs traceability
A recording can only be useful if it is preserved in a way that allows it to be reviewed and contextualized. Official guidelines for digital investigations include measures to prevent evidence contamination and maintain continuity in the chain of custody. This requires clear procedures as well as technology.
As more cameras and analytical tools are introduced, organizations must consider who can access records, how actions are documented, and what steps can preserve information. Without organized management, accumulating data does not guarantee that it will be reliable or usable.
A lesson that also applies to businesses
Police operations and business management have different objectives; they should not be equated. But both show that digitizing processes also means deciding how information is organized and who takes responsibility for each task. For businesses, establishing this context can help reduce scattered records and make tracking easier.
Onix Board connects functions such as CRM, conversations, tickets, files, and tasks in a single ecosystem. Organizations can explore how to organize their workflows and preserve operational context, without mistaking this integration for a security guarantee: controls and requirements must be assessed according to each company's needs.