Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Forensics

Comprehensive 3D data of crime scenes can be quickly captured, preserving critical spatial relationships and evidence before alteration or environmental impact, reducing human error. A complex indoor crime scene that might take 4-8 hours for manual measurement, sketching, and photography can be fully documented with 3D scanning in 30-60 minutes. This frees up officers for other critical duties, reduces exposure to hazardous environments, and minimizes scene contamination, saving significant overtime costs and preserving crucial evidence more effectively.

Precise digital records of vehicle accidents can be created, capturing vehicle positions, damage, and environmental factors for thorough analysis and reconstruction. Documenting a multi-vehicle crash scene, which typically takes hours to clear using traditional methods (leading to significant traffic delays and secondary incidents), can be completed with a 3D scanner in minutes. This drastically reduces road closure times, potentially saving thousands of dollars in economic impact from traffic congestion and reducing the risk of further accidents by tens of thousands of dollars in potential liability.

Accurate spatial data can be provided for forensic reconstruction, trajectory analysis, and compelling visual presentations in court, improving evidentiary strength. Presenting a 3D virtual walkthrough of a crime scene to a jury, or an accurate ballistic trajectory reconstruction, can clarify complex details and reduce the time spent in court trying to explain spatial relationships. This can shorten trial durations, saving taxpayer money on court costs and increasing the likelihood of successful prosecution.

Enable virtual tours of documented scenes for training purposes, remote analysis by experts, and jury presentations, offering unparalleled context. Instead of physically transporting new recruits or out-of-state experts to a training scenario or a specific crime scene, a 3D virtual walkthrough allows for repeated, consistent training or remote expert analysis at virtually no additional cost after the initial scan, saving travel expenses and significant logistical planning time.

Detailed 3D data of critical infrastructure and public spaces can be captured for emergency response planning and security assessments. Mapping a municipal building or critical infrastructure in 3D for emergency preparedness can provide first responders with precise floor plans and interior layouts. This allows for faster navigation and strategic planning during an emergency, potentially saving lives and millions of dollars in property damage by optimizing response times and resource deployment.