| name | body-camera-incident-summary |
| title | Body Camera Incident Summary |
| description | Transforms police body camera transcripts into structured 10-section legal summaries with timestamp-cited verbatim statements, constitutional issue spotting, evidence inventory, and probable cause articulation. Maintains strict neutrality for all parties. Use when analyzing BWC footage for discovery, pre-trial prep, or trial. Trigger: body camera, BWC, body worn camera, officer footage, use of force review, incident summary. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/body-camera-incident-summary |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | criminal |
| language | en |
Body Camera Incident Summary
Produces a neutral 10-section legal summary from police body camera transcripts. Every factual claim cited [HH:MM:SS]. All dialogue verbatim — never paraphrase. Flag recording gaps at point of occurrence.
Prerequisites
- Transcript(s) — complete BWC transcript(s); load all officer feeds if multiple
- Supplemental materials (optional) — incident reports, dispatch logs, officer statements
- Matter phase — discovery, pre-trial, or trial (affects emphasis)
Quick Start
- Ingest all BWC transcripts and supplemental materials
- Produce sections 1–10 in order below
- Cite every factual claim
[HH:MM:SS]; cross-reference timestamps across camera angles for force/search events
- Flag issues in Section 10 with category tags and recommended next steps
Output Sections
1. Case Information
| Field | Content |
|---|
| Date/Time | Recording start with time zone |
| Officers | Name, badge, role (primary/backup/supervisor/K-9/FTO) |
| Location | Address or intersection, city, county, state |
| Tracking IDs | Case no., incident no., CAD no. |
| Duration | Final timestamp; note late start or early cutoff |
| Technical deficiencies | Muted segments, obstructed views, interrupted recording |
State absent info explicitly — never infer.
2. Executive Summary
4–6 sentences: initiating event (traffic stop, Terry stop, dispatch, warrant, community caretaking), escalation/de-escalation arc, disposition (arrest/cite/release), primary legal issues (4A stop/search, Miranda, Graham v. Connor, qualified immunity).
3. Participant Identification
- Subjects: name/alias
[timestamp], warrants, probation/parole, medical/intoxication indicators
- Officers: name, badge, role; FTO/trainee relationship
- Third parties: relationship to subject; detained, questioned, or released
4. Chronological Timeline
Strict [HH:MM:SS] narrative at each inflection point:
