Methodology & Tools

The data collection methodology is designed to ensure absolute accuracy, so every piece of information is checked and verified.

Fundamentally, our database isn’t simply aggregated publicly available data, it’s a tailored schema covering dozens of data categories and currently made up of over 5 million data points. You can read more about our methodology here.

The onboarding process will guide you and your team through the data collection process in detail so consistency can be maintained and the highest standard of data integrity can be relied on by the network and external users.

VNS

The Victim Notification Service allows citizens to subscribe to incidents and get real-time updates as and when they happen. Signing up is easy with just an email address or cell number, updates on the case and any stories published are sent to subscribed users on a daily basis.

Currently a free service, the VNS offers a way for those affected by violent crime to stay connected in ways not available through official governmental agencies. As an affiliate node, you will be given a VNS localized for your city so you can start building users and providing a valued connection between the community and the justice system.

EDGE Legal Toolkit

Our first enterprise product gives legal professionals access to data and outcomes relating to current and historical cases. By comparing outcomes with personnel records, prosecution and defence attorneys are able to make informed decisions on different aspects of a case, earlier and with greater accuracy. Maximising efficiency with data-driven insights.

Journalism Website

Affiliate groups without an existing online presence will be given a turn-key website meaning they can immediately start publishing content. Onboarding offers training and guidelines on house style, quality control, technical skills and advertising. Hosting and maintenance is managed centrally so affiliates can concentrate on creating quality content.

In addition to our consumer and business facing products, we also have a suite of internal tools used to improve operations and productivity.

Our in-house development team continue to create new software and systems leveraging AI and machine learning to streamline the data-collection process. The custom central database builds events on top of incidents and allows for granular tracking of hearings, verdicts and outcomes. A bespoke press release scanning system reduces the human load in absorbing external data and our court docket scraper means editors can manage traffic and resources efficiently.

We’re at the forefront of using technology to solve legacy data capture and court reporting issues and will continue to invest heavily in developing new tools to extend the network.