Canadian York Police Combines 3D Laser Scanners, Drones, and Video Analysis to Capture Major Collisions and Homicide Scenes, Providing Courts with Unbiased Deliverables
Interview with the Major Collision Investigation Unit's Sergeant Derek Cadieux and Detective Constable John Patterson
Join Megan Hansen, PhD, Product Marketing Manager and Content Expert, as she interviews Sergeant Derek Cadieux and Detective Constable John Paterson from the York Regional Police Department's Major Collision Investigation Unit. In this insightful discussion, they delve into integrating cutting-edge technologies, including 3D laser scanners, drones, and video analysis, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of crime and collision investigations.
Derek Cadieux, with 16 years of experience in law enforcement, and John Paterson, a collision reconstructionist with 11 years at York Regional Police, explain their roles and how they utilize these advanced tools. They discuss the application of laser scanning technology in collision reconstruction, emphasizing its importance in gathering precise data sets for both small and large scenes.
Derek highlights merging drone data with scanner data using Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360, allowing for comprehensive collision investigation time and distance analysis. He also touches on using this integrated data for video analysis, which provides a seamless approach to reconstructing events.
John elaborates on the combination of laser scanning and video analysis, detailing how they replicate crash scenes to determine vehicle speeds accurately. By closing roads and marking scenes, they ensure that the data captured is precise and reproducible, greatly benefiting court presentations.
Both officers discuss the transformative impact of these technologies on their workflow, noting significant improvements in data accuracy, efficiency, and court deliverables. They highlight how the ability to merge multiple data sets into one cohesive piece of evidence has streamlined their processes and enhanced the reliability of their findings.
The video also explores the challenges and solutions in adapting to these new technologies, emphasizing the importance of ongoing training and updates. The officers share insights into the evolution of their methods and the advantages of using MAP360 software to produce detailed, court-ready reports.
Discover how the York Regional Police Department leverages the power of 3D laser scanning, drones, and video analysis to provide unbiased, accurate deliverables for court cases, ultimately advancing the field of forensic investigations.
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