Still the New Kid Five months later I’m still figuring it out. My job. If you were desperate enough to read of my sortie into the tech industry, this is an update. Late last year I was the “new kid” who segued from a 26-year law enforcement career into the “Edu-Techie” team at L-Tron …
Written by Carmella Giancursio Crime and courtroom dramas captivate millions of viewers worldwide, so it comes as no surprise to discover popular shows like CSI and Law and Order have huge impact off-screen. Many judges and attorneys report an increase in a phenomenon known as the “CSI Effect.” The CSI Effect is thought to be …
Have you heard of a Light Grenade? Often when we ask people that question, the common response is a Light Grenade is a “flashbang” which may also be referred to as a “stun grenade” or “flash grenade”.Guess what? They’re wrong. What is a flash bang vs light grenade? What is a Light Grenade? A Light …
Written by Hank Kula When friends ask what I do at L-Tron, I answer honestly, “I don’t know.” As I mentioned in part 2, company roles are continually evolving, and you can read about my Law Enforcement background, prior to L-Tron, in Part 1. Summarily, I write “content” in connection with our crime scene / …
Written by Hank Kula When I walked into L-Tron on my first day, I was greeted by CEO RAD DeRose. Talk about cool names. He was RAD. (Sorry.) RAD had a new laptop for me. Score. The laptop is touch screen. Double score. With the laptop came VPN. Heard of it. Knew what it was. …
Written by Hank Kula Fifty-six. Looking for a job. At an interview I was asked, “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” Normal, right? Normal for L-Tron Corporation. After twenty-six years a cop, 2017 was prime time to retire. Colleagues’ not-so-subtle hints about how I stayed too long turned into, “So …
Helping those who dedicate their lives to helping us. No matter what the situation, the loss of a parent is a life-altering event made even more difficult around the holidays. When your parent is an Officer lost in the line of duty, you know that they sacrificed their life to keep others safe but …
The Best Gift You Can Give: Helping the Families of Fallen Police Officers Read More »
Last month, I had the opportunity to travel with OSCR360 to Gettysburg, PA for the 2017 Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Reconstruction Seminar. . The PSP Reconstruction Seminar attracted over 350 attendees and was free to active Law Enforcement reconstructionists. I had a great time at the conference with my co-workers Alex and Chuck, a retired sergeant …
What it was like to Capture Crashes with OSCR360 at the PSP Reconstruction Seminar Read More »
Crime scenes and motor vehicle crashes are often complex and difficult to figure out. That’s why police departments train their people to be forensic and crash reconstruction specialists. That’s also why civilian crash reconstructionists and private investigators follow up such incidents. These specialists are experts who investigate and determine the chain of events leading …
What’s the Difference Between a Laser Measuring Device and OSCR360? Read More »
(a 3 minute read…) If you’re working in the Law Enforcement industry, you’re familiar with responding to car accidents and speeding tickets. You’re also familiar with your local police departments, policies, and equipment. Over time, as society has modernized, so too have Police Departments. Taking it Back In 1833, the first modern-day police department was established …