New Kid on the Block, Part 1

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 …

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The Best Gift You Can Give: Helping the Families of Fallen Police Officers

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 …

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PSP Reconstruction Seminar

What it was like to Capture Crashes with OSCR360 at the PSP Reconstruction Seminar

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 …

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OSCR360 is not a total station

What’s the Difference Between a Laser Measuring Device and OSCR360?

  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 …

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Citations: A History and eCitation Introduction

(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 …

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Meet our Peeps: Julianne Pangal

Meet L-Tron Team Member, Julianne Pangal Today’s blog is going to be a little bit different than my normal blogs because I won’t be talking technology. Instead, I wanted to start a fun new series that I plan to continue over the coming months, and this series will be all about the people behind the …

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Why 360 Light Trumps Cone-Shaped Light in Hostile Environments

( a 2 minute read…) Silence. Pitch Black. Adrenaline Pumping. And then the search begins, without knowing what is in store. It goes without saying that a career in Law Enforcement is dangerous. Law Enforcement agencies strive to keep their SWAT teams and Patrol Officers safe by equipping them with the most specialized gear available …

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Part 2: OSCR360 for the Untrained – Software and Use Cases

(a 5 minute read…) If you read Part 1 of this series, you probably recall that I recently had the chance to do a run-through of the OSCR360 Solution.  As I mentioned, I am not a tech-savvy person (like, not at all), so I was more than a little apprehensive when L-Tron’s Sales & Solutions …

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Tac Ops East

A New Kind of Tactical Light…by cops for cops

(2 minute read) Sometimes I just hate turning on the television. If I tune in to the news on any given day, chances are I will hear about tragedy after tragedy – including police lives being put in danger. It’s just depressing. Who’s with me? The sad reality is that natural disasters happen. Accidents happen. …

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Part 1: OSCR360 for the Untrained – How easy is it to use?

(A 4 minute read) Part of my job entails creating marketing content for L-Tron products. Last week, the team asked me to stop by the office to learn more about one of our exciting new products: OSCR360. If you don’t already know, OSCR360 is a solution that allows users to take a 360-degree photo for use …

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