Currently, only 5% of police-recorded crimes are referred to the CPS, with 77% not proceeding due to ‘evidential difficulties’.
With over 90% of crime having a digital element, it follows that these statistics can be radically improved by empowering victims to provide policing with immediately usable, verified digital forensic evidence in a matter of minutes; which is exactly what kulpa does.
Given its certifications and forensic capabilities, kulpa’s use, should in many cases, avoid the need for the police to download the victim’s entire mobile phone.
You can find out how they system works by watching Get Justice, Get kulpa
The free kulpa app, which is already available on iOS, Android or via any web browser, empowers victims to securely upload their evidence to a secure cloud. The app can accept any file any size; photos, videos, audio files, text messages, social media screenshots, whatsapp exports, CCTV, doorbell footage, documents, etc, etc. Then, whenever the victim is ready, they can choose to share their evidence with the police, directly from the app.
Kulpa has two certifications and a unique ability to absorb, analyse and present the Meta Data associated with any files uploaded and shared. Given such, the CPS have agreed that evidence from kulpa can be used to support a criminal prosecution.
The kulpa platform also provides officers with a Criminal Procedure Rule (CPR) compliant package of evidence, which includes all of the evidential items pre-exhibited, together with a pre-populated, digitally signed MG11 statement. This ensures a more effective and efficient, suspect-focused investigation with the opportunity for improved outcomes.
“KULPA empowers victims to provide the police with immediately usable digital forensic evidence, in significant quantities, without the need to have to seize or download their device. It protects and respects victims and enables suspect-focused investigations.”
With its victim-centric approach, Hertfordshire Constabulary and OPCC are now leading the way in improving outcomes.