Proposal

Narrative

The CrimeLite Auto is a forensic crime scene and crime lab documentation tool that is highly sought after by numerous agencies. The CrimeLite is a specialized camera that is employed alongside traditional cameras to properly document crime scenes. The camera differs from traditional cameras due to a much larger array of detectors that can take photos in spectra of light not limited to visible light. The CrimeLite is capable of taking photos with Infrared light, UV Light, and individual wavelengths of visible light (Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Indigo). This will allow the user to photograph biological evidence (blood, semen), Arson trace evidence, gunshot residue, latent fingerprint residues, and other items invisible to the naked eye. It is the combination of at least 4 other forensic detection instruments and offers a very easy learning curve. The students enrolled in the Forensic Investigations Minor are trained in Crime Scene photography and macrophotography. They are instructed in the methods by which biological evidence will fluoresce under specific lighting conditions but there is currently no means of training them in the actual methodology. This camera can be incorporated into Introduction to Forensic Science, Introduction to Forensic Investigations, Advanced Forensics, and all other classes that are designed and implemented within the minor. The students will be trained on physical and biological evidence documentation (to supplement their existing training on collection and preservation) as well as the highly sought after field of wound/trauma photography. Due to the nature of the camera’s technology, the Infrared settings can document wounds and bruises unlike any traditional camera can. This technology will separate FAU from most other institutions which do not offer education and training in such detail. It will greatly increase the placement chances of our students as they pursue careers in law enforcement, forensics, and law practices.

Facilities

None

Hardware Requirements

None

Software Requirements

Software updates from Foster and Freeman are free

Personnel Costs

None

Other Costs

None

Timeline

Camera can be used in multiple classes immediately upon deliver.

Sustainability

Normal Maintenance

Resource Matching

None

Implementing Organization

N/A