BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $7,259 Momentum Grant from the Marshall Community Foundation to purchase advanced crime scene technology that will benefit multiple law enforcement agencies across the region.
They will purchase an OSCR 360 Capture Kit, which is described as a cutting-edge system that allows investigators to create interactive, 360-degree visual documentation of crime scenes.
The equipment will be utilized by the Calhoun Area Multi-Jurisdictional Evidence Team, a collaborative partnership between five local agencies working together to investigate major incidents.
Sheriff Steve Hinkley says they are grateful to the Marshall Community Foundation for the investment in “tools that enhance public safety and strengthen our ability to serve the community.”
The OSCR 360 system enables investigators to capture an entire room with a single image and create a virtual walkthrough of a scene. This allows evidence to be mapped precisely to its location, improves scene reconstruction, and enhances courtroom presentations for judges and juries.
The technology is already in use by leading forensic teams, including the Michigan State Police, and has proven valuable in complex investigations involving multiple rooms or indoor and outdoor scenes.
By reducing the time required to document scenes and improving the accuracy of evidence presentation, the system will increase efficiency for investigators and support stronger case outcomes.
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