Feb. 13, 2025

YDQA: Ep 93- "How are Drones Used in Crash and Crime Scene Reconstruction?"

YDQA: Ep 93- "How are Drones Used in Crash and Crime Scene Reconstruction?"
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Join host Chris Breedlove and special guest Calvin Rikard, a veteran law enforcement officer with 17+ years of collision reconstruction experience, as they explore how drones are revolutionizing crash and crime scene documentation.

In this episode, discover:

-The evolution of crash scene documentation - from 100-foot measuring tapes to modern drone technology
-Critical factors in capturing court-admissible drone evidence
-Best practices for nighttime operations and challenging conditions
-How ground control points and photogrammetry software ensure accuracy
-Opportunities for drone service providers in forensic documentation

Calvin shares valuable insights from his extensive career with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and discusses how modern drone technology is making scene documentation more efficient while saving departments time and resources.
Whether you're in law enforcement, a drone service provider, or simply interested in public safety applications of drone technology, this episode offers practical knowledge from real-world experience.

Connect with Calvin:
Duncan Parnell Public Safety: https://www.duncan-parnell.com/public-safety/public-safety-solutions?srsltid=AfmBOoqHj4QSImxyyQ3amj7nFEqzM8jZEGqQMDfs1cgm64kBkgd5b3Ao 

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