Police Accident Reconstruction News & Articles

• Using laser scanning technology to extract data from video evidence

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  By combining video evidence with point clouds generated by laser scanners, forensic investigators can accurately measure positions, distances and heights of objects and people in 3D

• Using drones for documentation missions

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  UAS offer public safety a tool that can bridge the gap between spaces that are too high to reach with a ladder, and too low for manned aviation to be effective

• Integrating laser scanning and UAV data gives investigators a new 3D view

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  The 2017 DuPont train derailment outside Tacoma provided investigators the opportunity to push the limits of an integrated scanning/UAV point cloud approach

• 3 ways a 3D laser scanner can benefit your agency

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  Scan crime and crash scenes quickly and accurately for reconstruction, analysis and courtroom presentation

• Prepare for laser scanner grant application success

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  Check off the needed elements to submit a winning proposal, including why you need the tools, how they will benefit your operations and who will manage the application process

• 4 ways to get ready for a laser scanner grant

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  Prepare data and build partnerships now to ease the application process when grants are announced.

• How to find grant funding to purchase 3D laser scanners

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  Grant dollars are available to support law enforcement technology purchases at the federal and state level and from private foundations

• How 3D scanning puts the crime scene in the courtroom

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  In today’s digital age, presenting static photographs of crime scenes and evidence to a jury seems archaic; fortunately, 3D scanning technology brings the crime scene into the courtroom

• 2018 Guide to Police 3D Laser Scanner Grants (eBook)

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  Learn how to win grants for your agency to improve crime and accident scene mapping and analysis

• Research: Drone video effective in identifying multiple vehicle collision hazards

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  Investigators found no difference in first responder recognition of scene hazards between a walk-around size-up and UAS flyover video

• How a Wash. PD is leveraging drone technology to serve citizens

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  The Tukwila Police Department’s UAS program proved its worth during the first month of operations

• Cops weigh in: The impact of UAS on policing

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  We asked our readers how their police agencies were using (or planning to use) drones and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way

• Policing Matters Podcast: Tactical uses for drones

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  Now that there is a little deeper understanding of the legal parameters, police agencies are beginning to adopt the technology

• 5 applications for UAS in law enforcement

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  From accident reconstruction to search and rescue, drones are a game-changer for law enforcement operations

• Police aviation units: 11 things to address in your emergency response plan

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  What happens if a law enforcement aircraft is in trouble?

• Why police should use new crime scene mapping technology

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  A picture may be worth a thousand words, but crime scene mapping using 3-D laser scanners provides context, accuracy and speed

• Digital Edition: How new tech and tactics are helping cops solve more crimes

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  Our newest Police1 Digital Edition explores police technologies designed to improve your investigations and operations

• Technology-driven transparency is key to more productive policing

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  Evidence collection should be both swift and accurate, but for too long those goals have been mutually exclusive

• Video: For second time in months, another Fla. deputy pulls driver from burning car

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  The dashboard camera video shows Deputy David Dozer had just 30 seconds to rescue a man from a burning BMW

• 5 keys to accurate traffic collision documentation

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  Officers who work motor patrol have to document traffic collisions far more frequently than officers working directed patrol or other police duties, but at any time you may be called to this task

• Ind. police buy 3-D scanner with grant money

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  In case of a natural disaster or a search of the building, for instance, having a high-quality digital map help find people

• 5 ways drones can help cops fight crime

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  Drones are becoming a go-to tool for law enforcement — here are five ways your agency can use them

• How 3D laser scanners are changing crime scene investigations

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  From traffic collisions to homicides, 3D laser scanners improve the efficiency and effectiveness of crime scene investigation, crash reconstruction and subsequent expert testimony

• 3 teens rescued after car veers off cliff, lands on girl

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  Driver suffered only minor injuries because a depression in the roof of the car created a space that enveloped her

• New 3D laser scanning tool makes accuracy easy for police

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  PS15 operates in the rain, snow or extremely dusty conditions, and features a range of up to 40 meters

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