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Press Release: L-Tron & OSCR360 Return from the IAAI Arson Training Conference

The L-Tron team has returned from the 74th Annual International Training Conference (ITC) hosted by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). This year’s IAAI Arson Training Conference took place from April 25-27th at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Julianne Pangal and Andy McNeill attended the conference and demoed the OSCR360 system for fire investigation, evidence organization, and case presentation.  

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

Blog / By / May 1, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

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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Press Release: L-Tron to Share OSCR360 System with Fire Experts at Upcoming ‘International Association of Arson Investigators’ Conference  

The L-Tron team will attend the upcoming International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 74th International Training Conference (ITC) from April 25-27th at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. The OSCR360 system for fire investigation, evidence organization, and case presentation will be on-site for demonstrations and for attendees to use.

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The Next Step in a Fire Investigation: Four Factors that Contribute to an Arson Conviction

Blog / By / August 11, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

Arson cases can be difficult to investigate and prosecute. An arson conviction requires a thorough investigation of the fire scene, meticulous scene documentation and evidence collection, follow-up on all interviews/leads, and a strong courtroom presentation. Discover four factors that can contribute to winning an arson conviction.

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What are the Preliminary Steps to an Arson Investigation? A Comprehensive, Multimedia Approach

Blog / By / July 26, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

Upon arrival to a fire scene, a fire investigator must immediately assess the situation and begin a systematic and deliberate investigation – particularly if there is a possibility that the fire was intentional. If an arson case is to have any chance of being successfully prosecuted down the road, every “i” must be dotted and every “t” crossed during the investigation. When arson is suspected, the investigator is ultimately responsible for identifying and collecting evidence to support proof of incendiarism, proof of opportunity, proof of motive and connecting the evidence.

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Crime Scene Lighting with OSCR360: The Benefits of HDR

Blog / By / December 13, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

Lighting is one of the most crucial elements of forensic photography. In order to gain the proper exposure and a fair and accurate picture of a scene, it’s important to consider: current lighting, how your equipment may adapt, and what you can do to achieve optimal crime scene lighting. Discover more about HDR capabilities and crime scene lighting in this blog.

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