CRIME SCENE DOCUMENTATION PRESERVING THE EVIDENCE AND THE GROWING ROLE OF 3D LASER SCANNING (HB 2021) Hardcover

When a crime or vehicle accident happens, local law enforcement usually takes charge of investigating and documenting the scene. Efficiently collecting and recording evidence is crucial because the scene can quickly change. The faster evidence is gathered, reviewed, and analyzed, the better investigators can understand how and why the incident occurred.   "Crime Scene Documentation: Preserving the evidence and the growing role of 3D laser scanning" extensively demonstrates the value of laser scanning through numerous case studies of investigators using various 3D technologies to document scenes. Thorough and accurate scene documentation is a vital part of forensic science and is especially helpful in court to help jurors understand the likely sequence of events in a crime or accident. More advanced documentation methods lead to better capture of details for optimal scene diagrams.   Currently, 3D laser scanning is the most advanced method, capturing detailed and realistic digital scans of entire scenes, creating a permanent record for study and analysis at any time, even years later. The book explains current technology, the latest advancements, and how to best use it. Case examples from various tools and programs show crash scene investigators how scanning can improve scene documentation, provide more and better evidence details, and create more credible diagrams that can be used in court to support a case