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Police Identification and Records Officers

Tools and Technology


Tools Include:

  • Still cameras (35 millimeter cameras)
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Pullers (Automobile door handle removers)
  • Axes
  • Hazardous material protective apparel (Biohazard suits)
  • Biological evidence collection kits (Blood collection kits)
  • Bolt cutters
  • Alcohol analysers (Breathalyzers)
  • Bullet proof vests (Bulletproof vests)
  • Camera lenses or filters (Camera lens filters)
  • Hammers (Claw hammers)
  • Binocular light compound microscopes (Compound light microscopes)
  • Rulers (Crime scene rulers)
  • Tape measures (Crime scene tape measures)
  • Biological evidence collection kits (Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits)
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Digital camcorders or video cameras (Digital video cameras)
  • Measuring wheels for distance (Distance measuring wheels)
  • Narcotic test kits (Drug testing kits)
  • Distance meters (Electronic measuring devices)
  • Footprint lifters (Electrostatic dust lifters)
  • Laboratory scalpels (Evidence collection scalpels)
  • Laboratory scissors (Evidence scissors)
  • Laboratory tools (Evidence tweezers)
  • Masks or accessories (Filter masks)
  • Fingerprint applicators or brushes (Fingerprint brushes)
  • Fingerprint latent print kits (Fingerprint evidence kits)
  • Biometric identification equipment (Fingerprint scanners)
  • Footwear covers (Footwear protectors)
  • Fume hoods or cupboards (Fume hoods)
  • Geological compasses
  • Laboratory vials (Glass evidence vials)
  • Saws (Hacksaws)
  • Handheld thermometer (Handheld digital thermometers)
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Handheld evidence collection computers)
  • Ultraviolet UV lamps (High wavelength ultraviolet UV light)
  • Footprint lifters (Impression casting kits)
  • Infrared lamps (Infrared light sources)
  • Instant print cameras
  • Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
  • Lasers (Laser trajectory pointers)
  • Ultraviolet UV lamps (Low wavelength ultraviolet UV light)
  • Forensic magnifiers (Magnifying glasses)
  • Metal detectors
  • Microscope slides
  • Notebook computers (Mobile data computers)
  • Camera lenses or filters (Orange filter lenses)
  • Personal computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
  • Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
  • Camera lenses or filters (Polarized filter lenses)
  • Lasers (Portable lasers)
  • Gas generators (Power generators)
  • Protective gloves
  • Pry bars
  • Camera lenses or filters (Red filter lenses)
  • Respirators
  • Forensic magnifiers (Ridge counters)
  • Safety glasses
  • Shovels
  • Socket sets (Socket wrench sets)
  • Screwdrivers (Straight screwdrivers)
  • Camera lenses or filters (Telephoto camera lenses)
  • Two way radios
  • Utility knives
  • Locking pliers (Vise grip pliers)
  • Camera lenses or filters (Wide angle camera lenses)
  • Wire cutters
  • Wood chisels
  • Camera lenses or filters (Yellow filter lenses)

Technologies Include:

  • Charting software
  • Microsoft Office Visio
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Database software
  • DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene
  • Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
  • National Crime Information Center NCIC database
  • National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
  • Computer aided composite drawing software
  • DeChant Consulting Services iWitness
  • DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
  • Digital Image Management Solutions Crime Scene
  • Eos Systems PhotoModeler
  • Image enhancement software
  • SmartDraw.com SmartDraw Legal
  • The CAD Zone The Crime Zone
  • Trancite Logic Systems ScenePD
  • Visual Statement Vista FX3 CSI
  • Internet browser software
  • Web browser software
  • Office suite software
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Word processing software
  • Microsoft Word



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