3D laser scanner for crime scene investigation

With the implementation of the FARO 3D scanner and its compatible handheld device, FARO Freestyle, the Sheriff's Office now has technology that allows investigators to complete their jobs more efficiently.

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The scanner collects millions of measurements as it rotates 360 degrees. These points are then captured and stored in a 3D model to create a digital representation of the scene. The scanner can also take high resolution color photographs.

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• New technology is a boon to law enforcement
• Investigators use 3D technology to solve crimes, bring scenes to juries