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Vehicle Fire Investigations & Documentation Overview

Vehicle fire investigation is a complex discipline, requiring expert knowledge in combustion kinetics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics to determine the origin and cause of a fire and conclude whether a criminal element was involved.

See how technology like OSCR360 can assist in documenting a vehicle fire and the investigation.

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Tips for Writing a Search Warrant & Tools that can Help

A search warrant is a legal document granted by a judge or magistrate, authorizing law enforcement officials to enter and search a place, person, or vehicle to seize evidence of illegal activity. A search warrant helps to ensure that an individual’s Fourth Amendment rights are not violated. 

Discover tips for writing a strong search warrant and technology tools that can help…

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OSCR360 for College Campuses: One System, Many Purposes

OSCR360 is a multi-purpose tool benefitting college campuses and universities across the country. See how the system is being used for campus safety, crime reporting, administration, instruction and active-shooter pre-planning.

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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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