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=**__Technology Use in Crime Scene Documentation:__**=

====***There are an array of different tools used to document the scene of a crime. They all play a very important role in putting the right person behind bars. Below are a few links my team and I thought would spark some interest in you and help you better understand how technology plays into crime scene documentation. We hope you learn something from our project!**====

[|This video should be watched first-To give you a very detailed account of documenting a crime scene]

This first link is a video showing the recreation of a mock crime scene by using High Definition Surveying (HDS). HDS can be used by investigators in order to recreate a crime scene which serves a useful purpose not only for investigations, but also for courtroom use. [|Use of HDS]

The following link gives a brief description of how HDS works and what it is used for. [|High Definition Surveying]

Another useful piece of equipment that can be used in a crime scene investigation is the Spheron crime scene camera. This camera is used by Law Enforcement agencies in order to document the the crime scene as it is, usually at the time of the initial investigation. The Spheron crime scene camera provides excellent footage that essentially puts the viewer back at the scene of the crime. The first link is a video that gives a basic overview of the uses for the Spheron crime scene camera. The second link is simply a news story about how Texas Law Enforcement has used the camera in order to investigate cases. The link will provide a real world example of the use of this technology. [|Video for Spheron]

[|News Report]

This website is very informative-For those of you who learn better by watching someone explaining something I highly recommend you check it out! [|Explaining Impressions]

This video is a 2011 news report about the adaptation of a 3D laser scanner that can plot information in seconds that often takes investigators hours. Its the latest in Surveying technology that we talked about earlier. It’s not a complete substitute but it can provide significant evidence that ordinary techniques are not able to pick up in such a short period of time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyS5bEOK7CU&feature=related

This is another video that showcases 3D laser technology. Although this video specifically talks about vehicular accidents you could see how this kind of technology could be beneficial on any crime scene. Again this type of evidence allows investigators to collects pieces of evidence that are beyond what they could realistically pick up during a brief crime scene visit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qGg4yn7eZug