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By J. Michael Rossjross@empiretribune.com

In a memo to the Stephenville City Council, Stephenville Police Chief Jason King said the department is working on an application for a justice assistance grant via the governors office to request $79,586.40 in funds relating to state-of-the-art forensic and accident laser reconstruction technology.

So what, exactly, does this technology do?

Forensic and accident reconstruction technology will consist of a 360 degree laser scanner bi-pod, laptop, software and evidence storage. Laser scanning technology enables the user to capture precise interactive 3D images of structures or spaces and can be used both indoors and outdoors," King said.

The technology is ideal for capturing and documenting forensic evidence at traffic collisions and crime scenes. It enables an investigator to return to the scene via computer at any point during the investigation. The 3D scan of a scene can be used as an accurate, scaled, virtual representation of the original event.

King says the software will make it possible to create an animation which moves the user through the scene from a variety of different angels and perspectives.

The device can be used to document and analyze bullet trajectories, bloodstain patterns, tire impressions, vehicle crash patterns and arson sites, King says.

Our primary goal of this project is to better serve and protect our citizens by improving investigations, solving crimes and prosecuting criminals," he said. "The Stephenville Police Department hopes to accomplish this by heightening the efficiency and effectiveness of crime scene investigation and crash reconstruction.

King says that acquiring the technology, would greatly benefit investigations by improving workflow, enhancing officer safety in the field, and preserving evidence digitally.

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Stephenville PD seeks high-tech laser equipment grant - Stephenville Empire-Tribune