On Scene with OSCR360: Fatal Fire Investigation with a Northeastern State Fire Marshal
OSCR360 is assisting police & fire agencies across the country. See how the system was used at a fatal fire investigation in the north eastern U.S.
On Scene with OSCR360: Documenting a Vehicle Interior During Fingerprint Processing
OSCR360 is on scene. Check out how OSCR was used by this Illinois agency in documenting a vehicle interior for fingerprint processing.
What do Investigators look for in a DSLR Camera?
You’re an investigator tasked to decide what DSLR camera(s) your agency should buy. You’re NOT a photographer, but know how to investigate. You CAN pick the right gear with the right questions:
On Scene with OSCR360: Desktop Software Assists in a Homicide Investigation
The investigations division of a Florida Sheriff’s Department is just one of the many agencies who recognized the benefits of the OSCR360 desktop software right from the start. While demoing OSCR360, one detective mentioned to me that they were working on a particularly controversial case involving multiple murders, circumstantial evidence, and more. The department was in the process of putting together a case overview – read how OSCR helped
OSCR360 is a Force Multiplier: This agency wants OSCR in every Crime Scene Van
Each crime scene technician at this department has an OSCR capture kit readily available to accompany them on EVERY scene. Learn the additional benefits of outfitting each crime scene tech’s van with OSCR360.
How is OSCR360 Different from a Laser Scanner?
Not a Total Station, not a 3D laser scanner, & priced to fit your budget, OSCR360 is a unique investigative tool used to capture crime or crash scene evidence as seen by the investigator.
Forensic Photography: What types of photographs are taken at crime scenes?
Photography is the primary tool for crime scene documentation. Proper crime scene photography is a deliberate and systematic process. Its main purpose is to visually convey all aspects of the scene to someone who wasn’t there. To accomplish this, all crime scene photography consists of three basic types of photographs: overall, mid-range, and close-up.
Thermal Paper Frustrations: What happens when you run out of thermal paper rolls?
Police officers are expert at telling stories and solving the world’s problems. At least at roll call with a cup of coffee, or at a bar over a beer. But get a cop to feed one of those fresh thermal paper rolls into a patrol car’s mobile printer? It’s akin to changing the toilet paper roll at home. Even then, there’s that leading-edge question: Over or under?
Thank You, Next Chapter. What I Learned at my L-Tron Internship
Thank You, Next Chapter. What I Learned at my L-Tron Internship. With college graduation just around the corner, I have found it nearly impossible to focus my train of thought. Before I can put on my cap and gown and walk across that stage, I have to ensure that I have completed …
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Where’s OSCR? Our Visit to Connecticut, the ‘Still Revolutionary’ State
Earlier in December, OSCR and I had a chance to travel to New Jersey and Connecticut. We had a blast exploring this ‘Still Revolutionary’ state (obviously they’re revolutionary if they’re interested in OSCR)! The OSCR team even got the opportunity to meet the famous Dr. Henry Lee, who worked as thif youe Forensic Scientist …
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