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Documenting and processing a vehicle with OSCR360

How does OSCR360 assist with documenting and processing a vehicle?

Blog / By Carmella / January 30, 2024 January 30, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading

OSCR360 excels at documenting and processing a vehicle, because it allows investigators to efficiently capture every inch of a car, both inside and out, including the rooftop and the undercarriage.

After capturing the scene overalls, investigators can snap individual evidence photographs with their DSLR cameras, and then connect the evidence to the scene as Points of Interest in the OSCR360 software. Crime scene technicians, crash reconstructionists, forensic consultants, and other scene examiners have all found value in OSCR’s ability to capture, store, organize, and visually present the facts of a case.

Watch the L-Tron team review how to document & process a vehicle with OSCR360.

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Common Crash Reconstruction Glossary Terms

Blog / By Carmella / December 1, 2022 December 1, 2022 / 6 minutes of reading

Considering that crash reconstruction is a specialized field, it comes as no surprise that there are quite a few words and phrases exclusive to those in the profession. The list below contains the definitions of several common glossary terms that a crash investigator will likely be familiar with.

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Press Release: L-Tron Returns from Pennsylvania Traffic Collision and Reconstruction Conference

The L-Tron team has returned from another successful Pennsylvania Traffic Collision and Reconstruction Conference (PCARS) in Erie, PA. The PCARS Seminar featured 3 live staged crashes, as well as presentations, exhibits, and networking opportunities for participants. L-Tron team members, Andrew McNeill, Julianne Pangal, and Isabella Susino demoed the 4910LR Driver’s License Reader and OSCR360 for Crash Reconstruction, both of which are designed to help officers better serve and protect their communities.

Press Release: L-Tron Supports Law Enforcement at Upcoming PA Crash Reconstruction Training Seminar

The L-Tron team will be attending and sponsoring the upcoming Pennsylvania Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Society (PCARS) Seminar in Erie, PA from October 24-26, 2022.

Stop by the L-Tron booth to meet OSCR360 and the LTC team.

Following Two-Year Pause, L-Tron Celebrates Successful Return to the 2022 Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Conference

The L-Tron team was pleased to return to the 2022 Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety (ESLETS) Conference for an eighth year. Though typically an annual event, the conference was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 concerns. This year, the two-day conference took place from April 6-7 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Syracuse, NY. The L-Tron team is proud to sponsor and support this event. Team members Charlie, Julianne and Isabella enjoyed reconnecting with Law Enforcement from throughout the state, as well as meeting many new Patrol Officers and Traffic Safety professionals.

What are the tools needed to document a crash scene?

Blog / By Carmella / November 30, 2021 January 14, 2022 / 7 minutes of reading

Crash Scene Investigators must be properly equipped to perform their job. This means they must possess both the know-how and certain basic equipment. After hundreds of hours of training, including time spent reconstructing staged collisions, one can become a certified reconstructionist.

Crash reconstruction tools vary agency to agency, depending on department size, budget, responsibilities and needs.

What does a crash reconstructionist do?

Blog / By Carmella / November 19, 2021 November 19, 2021 / 3 minutes of reading

Well, for starters, what is crash reconstruction? Crash reconstruction is the process through which investigators determine how and why a collision occurred, ultimately determining whether or not a crime has been committed. A crash reconstructionist, or reconstruction team, must observe, gather, and preserve evidence from the scene, study the events surrounding the crash, and piece …

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Press Release: L-Tron returns from the Pennsylvania State Police Crash Reconstruction Seminar in Gettysburg, PA

The L-Tron team has returned from a successful trip to the Pennsylvania State Police Crash Reconstruction Seminar in Gettysburg, PA which took place from November 1-5, 2021. The team had the opportunity to present two technologies built directly from the voice of law enforcement. These tools help officers better protect and serve their communities – the 4910LR Driver’s License Reader and OSCR360 for Crash Reconstruction.

Press Release: L-Tron to Attend Pennsylvania Crash Reconstruction Seminar

The L-Tron team will travel to Gettysburg for the annual Pennsylvania Crash Reconstruction Seminar. This event is hosted by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and will be held from November 1-5, 2021. The team will present the 4910LR Driver’s License Reader and OSCR360 for Crash Reconstruction to conference attendees.

How is the Bettendorf Police Department Utilizing OSCR360?

Blog / By Julianne Pangal / June 22, 2020 November 30, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

Sergeant Andrew Champion of the Bettendorf Police Department reached out to L-Tron in March of 2019 – he was originally looking for a tool that could help him open roads up faster after crashes. After meeting OSCR, he realized the system could be used for so much more. How is the department utilizing OSCR360 now?