Public Safety

Facilitate accurate data collection with the most innovative mapping equipment available. Trimble Forensics takes the guesswork out of recounting situations or providing detailed proactive surveys by transforming data into usable real-world presentations. 

Our seamless geospatial solutions have applications in multiple industries. In the public safety sphere, we provide state-of-the-art, user-friendly forensic mapping equipment that streamlines and simplifies the process of collecting admissible evidence. We deliver scene-to-courtroom solutions that expedite evidence collection, planning, and presentation.

Explore the following three public safety applications where Trimble forensic equipment is invaluable.

1. Accident Reconstruction

Clear the crash, then get the answers. Whether using robotic total stations or laser scanners, Trimble's range of cutting-edge forensic solutions quickly collects the data you need, enabling you to clear crash scenes quickly, which reduces disruption, costs and risk to personnel. From the collision scene to evidence presented in court, Trimble Forensics offers a user-friendly solution that investigators can rely on to collect, document, analyze and present the facts of an incident with confidence.

Utilizing Trimble forensics equipment at collision scenes gives law enforcement the ability to:

• Clear scenes faster: Less time on the scene means analysis and case preparation can happen quicker.
• Collect data confidently: Hardware and software solutions that operate in all weather and lighting conditions enable investigators to collect the scene evidence regardless of conditions.
• Preserve evidence accurately: Images of evidence can be automatically linked to points collected in the scene. When imported to Reveal, all evidence is spatially visualized within the scene.
• Focus on evidence collection: Capture field software has guided workflows. This easy-to-operate system lets investigators concentrate on collecting meaningful evidence rather than focusing on the evidence-collection process.

2. Crime Scene Forensics Investigation

Each crime scene is different, so it is challenging to predict what law enforcement officers will come upon during their shifts. Trimble Forensics makes it possible for them to collect evidence safely, efficiently and confidently. At the heart of Trimble Forensics are reliable, sophisticated total stations, scanners, and data collectors built to capture critical, detailed information in virtually any scene or environment. 

Combined with Trimble Forensics field and office software, our hardware streamlines the process of capturing accurate data in the field. The end result is information that will hold up under scrutiny in a court of law. Our cutting-edge crime scene 3D scanning equipment adds a new dimension to evidence gathering and scene reconstruction when presenting evidence. Create models and place anyone at the virtual crime scene to convey details accurately and concisely during court proceedings. 

3. Proactive Safety Planning

Our mapping and spatial analysis equipment gives you the tools to create detailed security protocols. There's a growing demand for advanced security, particularly for protecting buildings such as schools and at large planned events. Forensic surveying equipment is also advantageous for managing the scene when the unthinkable occurs. 

Trimble Forensics software and scanners, which include a SmartRooms feature that automates the creation of drawings and animations of complex rooms and buildings, make it easier for security planners to protect facilities and people. Benefits of this high-tech safety planning equipment include:

• Accurate data collection: Any plan needs to start with the best available information. Trimble's equipment options provide comprehensive, accurate, fast mapping for event or building documentation.
• The ability to proactively plan for multiple scenarios: Trimble Reveal software lets you visualize camera placements, strategize where to place live observation points and identify possible threat areas.
• Powerful, user-friendly software: Working with scanned data of events or buildings is simple within Trimble RealWorks Forensics. Trimble Forensics Reveal facilitates the modeling and planning process. 

Trimble has long been associated with forensics software that seamlessly transitions from your office to the courtroom. The tripartite Trimble forensics tools allow investigators to present digital evidence in a court-approved format. Components that make up the Trimble Forensics pack include:

• Trimble Capture: Trimble Forensics Capture is data collection software that allows you to enter your data points and field evidence. The data can be viewed as two-dimensional or three-dimensional to make capturing easier and present the most accurate scene of events possible. Once the data is entered, it's transferred to the Trimble Reveal software.
• Trimble Reveal: The data you've captured with Trimble Capture is used to recreate, analyze, and visualize crash information. This software lets you use 3D scan point clouds or simpler tape measures. For forensic investigations, the software tools help recreate the scenes entirely, which is also useful in safety planning.
• Trimble ShowCase: Once you're done with the Trimble Reveal digital forensics platform, it's time to show the evidence in court. Trimble ShowCase software is designed to be court-friendly and provides 360-degree views to support your evidence. The easy-to-manage graphics allow you to describe the chain of events accurately and provide supporting visuals such as collision reconstruction.

Calvin Rikard

Meet our experienced Forensics Solutions Specialist — Calvin Rikard. With an impressive career spanning 21 years as a State Trooper of the South Carolina Highway Patrol and 16 years as a Collision Reconstructionist, Calvin brings extensive experience and fieldwork to Duncan-Parnell. Calvin is uniquely positioned to provide customers with the best solutions for their forensic surveying equipment needs. 

Contact Calvin at [email protected].

Daniel Detwiler

Introducing Forensics Expert — Daniel Detwiler. As a certified police officer in Georgia, Daniel worked for the Carrollton Police Department. In addition, he served as a supervisor on a traffic unit that handled cases from minor fender benders to prosecutable fatal crashes. Daniel brings years of expertise to his role as a Forensic Solutions Specialist. 

Contact Daniel via email at [email protected].

The accuracy of crime scene forensics plays a decisive role in the outcome of court cases and can also contribute to public safety. At Duncan-Parnell, we understand the importance of staying up to speed with the latest technology, especially in the dynamic field of digital forensics. That's why we're happy to stock the Trimble Forensic Software range, plus several other Trimble products, including:

• Global navigation satellite systems
• Data collectors
• Laser scanners
• Backpacks, handles and straps for your Trimble gear
• Surveying software
• Replacement parts

At Duncan-Parnell, we want you to get the most from your Trimble forensics equipment. Our in-house staff, from professional engineers (PE) to geographic information systems professionals (GISP), are directly involved in support and training so you can use the new technology confidently from the start.