Application of Laser Measurement Device for Crime Scene Measurements

Abstract

A crime scene is a place where an offense has been committed and forensic evidence may be gathered. Recording a crime scene is an important aspect of any investigation and incident reconstruction. Crime scene recording is done via note-prep, photography/videography, as well as sketching. Measurements of all evidences are taken while sketching for the purpose of reconstruction of a crime scene. The measurement process is regarded as a tedious and time-consuming task as it requires great effort and many other members to be part of this process. This assists in the proper investigation of the crime, establishing the modus operandi, the corpus delicti, and serves in the reconstruction of the crime". This study will be an exercise in metrology as it will cover the functional differences between using laser measurement devices and tape measure devices. This study further clarifies the usefulness of these instruments for crime scene recording. According to the study, we discovered that manual tape measurement is significantly less efficient than laser measuring devices. These techniques offer a quick tool for measuring the crime scene in a certain amount of time and maintaining a permanent record along with photos of the evidence and measurements.