Ready Room

The forensic firearms unit of the Washington State Patrol’s Seattle crime laboratory recently deployed Leica Geosystems unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology in support of a criminal investigation in an extremely challenging outdoor environment. This case study, along with the latest updates on UAS, were presented in a webinar on January 14, which can now be accessed on-demand. Continue reading →

by Detective David J. DeLeeuw

When a witness comes forward claiming to have observed an incident occur, I can easily determine whether it’s within the realm of possibility by using one of my favorite features in Leica Cyclone 3D point cloud processing software—witness viewpoint. Continue reading →

Quick clearance of all traffic incidents—from disabled vehicles to fatal crashes—is important not only for mobility but also for the safety of motorists and responders who are at risk of secondary crashes, near-miss encounters and struck-by incidents. To mitigate these hazards, the Federal Highway Administration has made Traffic Incident Management and Quick Clearance a priority. The success of this strategic, coordinated process relies on the cooperation of private- and public-sector partners across the nation.   Continue reading →

By Glen Reuschling, November 10, 2014

Recently, I was asked why my wife, Mary Anne, and I chose the Leica ScanStation for our reconstruction services and collision analysis firm, TransCon Crash Scene Investigations, and its sister company, TransCon Imaging Solutions. My reply was, “That’s an easy question.” There are multiple reasons why we picked Leica Geosystems solutions, and here are a just a few. Continue reading →

Nov. 3, 2014

The Zoo Dun It safari murder mystery returns to the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 15. The fundraising event for Central Florida Crimeline, an anonymous tipster hotline, gives participants the opportunity to not only solve a murder but also learn about crime scene investigation from the pros. Continue reading →

The National Commission on Forensic Science will hold its fourth meeting on October 28-29, 2014, at the Office of Justice Programs in Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public and will be streamed online. Continue reading →

By Frank J. Hahnel III, Oct. 27, 2014

Throughout the year, accident reconstruction conferences take place all over the country. These events provide an opportunity to learn the latest in investigative and reconstructive techniques, highlight the technology available, allow the time to test tool accuracy, and offer the occasion to network with peers. Continue reading →

On average, 150 U.S. law enforcement officers per year have been killed in the line of duty over the past decade. Approximately 60,000 officers are assaulted, and 15,000 are injured on an annual basis. Despite the dangers of their profession, more than 900,000 U.S. law enforcement officers continue to risk their lives for the protection of others and the safety of their communities. Continue reading →

October 1, 2014 - Leica Geosystems today announced a 12-month initiative to support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). Beginning today, 1% of the sale of all 3D laser scanners, multistations, total stations, GNSS instruments, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), handheld distance measurement tools, software and other products to the law enforcement community will be donated to the Memorial Fund. Continue reading →