Boating incident documentation requires highly detailed accounts of evidence at the scene; however, it can be a challenge for investigators and officers to document everything given the short window of collection time and the sensitivity of the evidence. 3D laser scanner scan be utilized to document incident scenes in a more comprehensive manner compared to traditional tools. The versatility of the device allows for high-resolution documentation of both indoor and outdoor scenes, helping reconstruction teams to create a more efficient workflow in a shorter timeframe. Setting up in minutes, the scanner accurately captures the detailed dimensions of evidence and environments. 

Providing a comprehensive snapshot of an incident scene, 3D laser scanning improves workflow efficiencies from the collection of evidence at a scene to post-processing and courtroom presentations for forensic investigations. Used for boating incidents and many other events that either police or private investigators need to document, laser scanning provides a highly accurate, systematic approach to evidence collection. 

This session will highlight scanning technology and demonstrate the ease of use of today’s scanners. We will also look at two cases studies from boating accidents where a Faro laser scanner was utilized to document both an outdoor scene and vessel damage from a collision. Final products that are shareable to field officers and others surrounding an investigation such as attorneys or insurance representatives will be shown. And finally, a quick scan of the room will be made and processed to demonstrate the scanning and registering process.