Arson Investigation

Analyze and interpret forensic evidence from a suspicious fire.
Determining the cause of a suspicious fire is serious business. FARO Focus Laser Scanners allow arson investigators to safely capture accurate 3D representations of the arson crime scene and preserve the evidence.

Generating Fast, Accurate Fire Investigation Reports

Intentionally set fires cause millions of dollars of damage, and disrupt the lives of those directly and indirectly impacted. Whether the scene is a building, car or other environment, conducting a fire cause investigation is a time-critical task.  

Capturing an accurate 3D representation of the scene allows arson investigators to evaluate fine details in their search for evidence. As in crash and crime scene investigation, 3D laser scanning and reality capture are proving the way forward in safely and efficiently gathering vital on-scene information while reducing exposure times to hazardous environmental toxins.
Case Study

From Accident to Arson: New Tech Identifies Sources of House Fire

Police in Arvada, Colorado, used a FARO Focus Laser Scanner to investigate a fire that killed three people.
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Focus Laser Scanners

For fast, complete and accurate measurements of complex objects.

SCENE Software

For processing and managing scan data with real-time on-site registration, automatic object recognition, scan registration and positioning.

FARO Zone 3D Software

Produces stunning visuals with 2D/3D diagrams, analysis, animations and videos.

Freestyle 2 Handheld Scanner

Designed for fast, photorealistic 3D reality capture with ultra-responsive real-time display.

FARO® Orbis Mobile Laser Scanner

FARO Orbis is the all-in-one mobile laser scanner with integrated static scanning capabilities, powered by FARO FLASH technology.
Video

3D Fire-damaged Home Laser Scan Flythrough

A FARO Focus Laser Scanner scans fire damage inside a house.
Article

10 Reasons to Use Laser Scanning for Forensics

Software and hardware improvements means enhanced ease-of-use and the ability to quickly capture immense detail.
Video

Introducing FARO Zone 2D Public Safety Diagramming Software

This tool creates 2D diagrams of crash, crime and fire scenes, as well as pre-incident plan schematics.
Article

Introducing Fast, Easy Photorealistic 3D Data Capture for Public Safety

The Freestyle 2 Handheld Scanner is the first handheld 3D scanner with a high degree of flexibility that can scan anywhere and in most conditions.

Solutions

Focus Laser Scanners

For fast, complete and accurate measurements of complex objects.

SCENE Software

For processing and managing scan data with real-time on-site registration, automatic object recognition, scan registration and positioning.

FARO Zone 3D Software

Produces stunning visuals with 2D/3D diagrams, analysis, animations and videos.

Freestyle 2 Handheld Scanner

Designed for fast, photorealistic 3D reality capture with ultra-responsive real-time display.

FARO® Orbis Mobile Laser Scanner

FARO Orbis is the all-in-one mobile laser scanner with integrated static scanning capabilities, powered by FARO FLASH technology.

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