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Fire Prevention & Summer Fire Safety Tips

It is important to adhere to summer fire safety rules amid the fun and excitement of the warmer months. Discover more about summer fire safety protocols that can help protect us, our loved ones, and our property as we enjoy all that summer has to offer. 

Additionally, see how OSCR360 can assist fire agencies in responding to fire scenes.

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How do Investigators Determine the Origin and Cause of a Fire? 

The ultimate goal of a fire investigator is to determine the fire’s origin and cause. The “point of origin” is the precise location where a fire was ignited, and the “cause” refers to the exact source(s) of the flame. Causation forensics, or the science behind determining the where, how and why a fire occurred, is important for many reasons. Discover more here:

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How is the Carson City Sheriff’s Office using OSCR360 to Document Cases – from Kidnapping Investigations to Homicide Scenes

Criminalist Jason Olson was at a conference, in search of a tool that would allow for a demonstrative view of crime scenes, when he was introduced to OSCR360. With city funding, Carson City Sheriff’s Office was able to purchase the system. See more of their feedback and hear a few of the cases that OSCR360 has helped them to document…

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The Jury Duty Process: What to Expect When You are Called to Serve.

My recent experiences as a juror reminded me that the jury duty process offers a way for each of us to serve our greater community. I learned more about criminal proceedings in my local courthouse.

Discover more about my experience serving as a juror including: the jury duty process, juror selection, and what to expect when you are called to serve.

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What is the Difference Between 203 dpi and 300 dpi Printer Resolution?

When selecting a printer, there is more to consider than just cost. Print quality and speed, for instance, can each have lasting impacts on your business. Time is valuable, and a printer that is too slow will negatively impact productivity. Yet a fast printer that yields hard-to-read results is no better. This brings us to the question of dpi and how dpi affects print resolution. 

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PJ8 options and accessories: Selecting the right in-car printer for your patrol car 

The PocketJet 8® is the latest installment in the Brother® mobile printer series that law enforcement agencies have relied on for decades. Lightweight, dependable and low-maintenance, the PJ8 is ideal for printing eCitations and collision reports on the roadside. See the full list of PJ8 options & accessories, and how to choose the right in-car printer for your patrol vehicle.

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How is the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office using OSCR360 to document crime scenes & to keep their community safe?

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has been using OSCR360 regularly for just over 2 years since the system was first purchased by the agency’s Investigations Unit. Though LCSO also owns a laser scanner, the Investigations Unit prefers to use OSCR360 as often as possible, since OSCR’s documentation process is much faster. To date, the team has investigated a variety of crime scenes, including sexual assaults, search warrants and suspicious deaths with OSCR360. 

The importance of a reunification plan

What is a Reunification Plan? The importance of working together to reunite families after an emergency

Anytime a school district experiences an unexpected emergency situation, where students are evacuated from their school building, the aftermath may prove more challenging to navigate than the emergency itself. The district has a responsibility to reunite hundreds of children with their families as safely, orderly, and efficiently as possible. Discover more about creating a reunification plan..

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