To ensure transparency, accountability, and justice, GoVia strongly advocates for the end user’s rights to access data from public and law enforcement surveillance sources. GoVia’s “Highlight a Hero” program is designed with a singular goal: to protect all parties involved—both the public and law enforcement—by providing an unbiased, multi-perspective account of interactions. The right to obtain this data is fundamental to the app’s purpose of preventing and addressing police misconduct and supporting fair representation in court.
1. Objective, Multi-Source Evidence for Fair Legal Representation
With GoVia, we are introducing a transformative model where audio-visual evidence from three independent sources—C3.ai cameras, drone footage, and intersection traffic cameras—is subpoenaed and collected in real-time, within a narrow 3–5-hour window. This approach seeks to provide an accurate, unaltered record that strengthens fair proceedings for both police officers and civilians. As GoVia’s legal counsel affirms, “the evidence could be for either party.” By ensuring that this real-time data is not susceptible to delays or alterations, GoVia’s data collection safeguards against potential tampering, loss, or concealment due to “faulty equipment or any other excuse” that could prevent justice.
2. Real-Time Subpoenas Prevent Misrepresentation and Protect Civil Rights
One of the most powerful elements of the GoVia model is the real-time subpoena, which bypasses traditional data access barriers and bureaucratic delays. This immediate access minimizes the risk of police or city officials editing or withholding critical footage, thereby ensuring that citizens and officers alike have reliable, complete access to records that represent the entire context of an encounter. In too many cases, legal disputes have hinged on the availability or editing of footage, leading to unjust outcomes. By expediting the subpoena process, GoVia aims to provide citizens with the tools they need to secure justice based on “Tell the Truth and the whole truth.” This is a fundamental right of due process that GoVia upholds as essential for both end users and police officers.
3. Protecting the End User’s Right to Real-Time Legal Support
For civilians, understanding the law and how to exercise one’s rights safely is paramount. GoVia offers comprehensive “end-user learning techniques” that teach individuals how to navigate interactions with law enforcement, what to say, what not to say, and how to handle potentially high-stakes situations. GoVia’s “Say GoVia” feature enables end users to initiate a video call with a 24/7 attorney, providing live legal support at the precise moment when they need it most. In situations of distress or confusion, this can offer critical guidance and protection, especially for vulnerable individuals who may not be aware of their rights or may fear misrepresentation in court.
4. Streamlined Data Processing for Fair and Efficient Judicial Outcomes
GoVia’s “Gen Law AI” system works in collaboration with attorneys to draft “expert briefs” based on the raw footage, transcripts, and other evidence collected. This AI is programmed to generate court-compliant reports, reviewed and edited by attorneys, that are then submitted to the court in the “preferred language the court system requests.” By automating aspects of this process, GoVia reduces administrative burdens on the courts and expedites justice without compromising the accuracy or quality of representation. This benefits the judicial process, allowing cases to be processed more swiftly, thoroughly, and equitably.
5. Comprehensive Privacy and Security Measures Protect All Parties
GoVia’s commitment to privacy and data security is essential in protecting both law enforcement and public rights. While the app seeks to ensure transparency through data collection, it also rigorously anonymizes and secures all footage and data it ingests. Secure transfer protocols, encryption, and redaction techniques are in place to uphold the privacy of all individuals captured in footage, ensuring that only relevant, non-sensitive data is presented in legal proceedings. According to GoVia’s tech team, “Secure data transfer protocols must be implemented to ensure the privacy of individuals captured by the cameras,” an assurance that GoVia maintains throughout all its data handling processes.
Conclusion: Supporting a Balanced and Transparent Justice System
In summary, GoVia’s “Highlight a Hero” is designed to offer comprehensive protections for both citizens and officers by ensuring unaltered access to data, real-time legal assistance, and responsible data handling. By guaranteeing that evidence can be obtained objectively and that citizens have the tools to defend their rights effectively, GoVia paves the way for a more equitable, transparent justice system. End users should have the right to obtain the data that directly impacts their lives and legal standing, and GoVia stands by their side to secure this right, ensuring that justice is based on the truth—the whole truth—and nothing less.
