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Article: A crime scene vehicle for the 21st century.
- Article from:
- The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
- Article date:
- November 1, 1994
- Author:
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Crime scene teams in police departments across the country benefit from the availability of new forensic tools that enable them to process crime scenes more quickly and thoroughly. Paradoxically, when officers transport these tools to major crime scenes, serious problems may arise. Tools often get damaged when they are stuffed into overcrowded storage compartments.
To avoid such breakage, officers must leave some tools behind, resulting in extra trips between the crime scene and the station to retrieve necessary equipment. Too often, officers spend an inordinate amount of time searching for equipment instead of using it. Also, teams must cope with limited workspace ...