Reduct.Video Returns to NAPD Changemakers Forum
August 2025
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Baltimore :– May 19 - 22, 2025
The Changemakers Forum, hosted by the National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) brings together public defenders, advocates, and innovators from across the country to address pressing challenges in the field. From strategy discussions to tech demos, this event provides a space to build what’s next.
We made our debut at last year’s conference by launching Timeline View and Multicam Sync—a feature that lets users review footage from multiple angles in a single, synchronized timeline for a fuller picture of any incident.
This year, we attended in person for the first time, and our co-founder Prabhash returned to the conference—not just to reflect on our progress, but to share how public defender feedback directly shaped our newest tools: AI-Powered Visual Tracking and Ask the Recording a Question.
The Trailblazer That Stuck: Multicam Sync’s Groundswell
When Reduct debuted Multicam Sync at NAPD 2024, it sparked an immediate wave of enthusiasm. Since then thousands of hours of bodycam, interrogation, and jail-call footage has been synced using Reduct’s timeline view and multicam sync feature.
This feature works with any body cam and surveillance footage, helping public defenders organize and view multiple recordings side by side in a unified timeline.
New in 2025: Beyond Transcripts, Into Visual Intelligence
Building on last year’s momentum, Reduct launched two NEW features this year at the Changemakers conference:
Ask the recording a question
Reduct’s new "Ask the recording a question" feature offers a ChatGPT-like experience for videos, letting public defenders and teams ask questions and get summarized answers with clickable timestamps.
The timestamps lets users jump directly to that specific part of the recording. Answers are generated solely from the content of the recording making it more accurate with context-specific responses.
Identify and track moving objects or individuals
Reduct’s visual search is currently in development, adding a powerful new layer to video review. This feature lets you track objects or people like a gun or a suspect across video frames. You can spotlight key evidence or, in reverse, use it to blur a minor’s face before sharing in court.
This feature was originally developed and was used to blur parts of a video. But as we began receiving more user feedback about tracking and highlighting elements instead of hiding them, we quickly adapted.
Because the underlying technology was already in place, we were able to pivot almost instantly. It’s a reflection of how we build: responsive to user needs and grounded in real-world feedback.
If you’d like to know more about how this feature could support your work, feel free to reach out. We’d be happy to share more details.
Criminal Law Innovation Program (CLIP) Program
Towards the end of the presentation, our co-founder Prabhas announced the Criminal Law Innovation Program (CLIP)—a pro-bono initiative offering tech support to 3–5 public defender offices each year with hands-on tech guidance.
He also shared plans to hire two public defenders into the team. Since then, we’ve received lots of inquieries—and recently welcomed three public defenders to Reduct, adding their on-the-ground experience directly into our product development.
While DAs benefit from better-resourced technology stacks, public defenders are left catching up. Reduct changes that. Our tools don’t just level the playing field—they raise the standard, giving defenders access to technology that’s faster, smarter, and built for their needs.
Reduct offers solutions for public defense teams of all sizes, from small municipal offices to large state-wide systems.
For more information, reach out to sales@reduct.video or with us!
