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Surrey Police and Sussex Police invest in Trimble X7 Laser Scanning technology

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KOREC is pleased to announce that it has delivered nine Trimble X7 3D Laser Scanners to Surrey
Police and Sussex Police to assist in the reconstruction of serious injury and fatal collisions.
The nine new X7 laser scanners will replace each county’s older technology and increase the number
of instruments available to the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit (FCIU). All front line FCIU vehicles
will now be equipped to attend incidents. This will greatly reduce the likelihood of any delays in
getting a laser scanner transported to a scene which in turn reduces the duration of road closures as
well as allowing the unit to deal with multiple incidents at any one time.
Surrey Police and Sussex Police believe that 3D Laser Scanning is the most effective method to
quickly and efficiently collect all relevant evidence at a scene as well as providing the opportunity to
‘revisit’ a scene if new information or evidence becomes available.
KOREC has enjoyed a long and informative relationship with the UK’s police and was delighted to
work with Surrey Police and Sussex Police on their transition to the lighter and more technically
advanced Trimble X7, an instrument which is perfectly equipped to deal with the tight time
constraints and rigours of this type of survey operation.
Dan Pitcher, head of the Forensic Collision Investigations Unit for Surrey Police and Sussex Police,
explains.
“We only get one chance to capture the evidence required from a scene, and it’s vital that we get it
right. Being able to accurately and reliably collect this data will help us to submit timely reports for
the purposes of court cases or inquests, and the new kit will be more cost effective in the long run. It
also reduces the strain on other motorists impacted by road closures.”
Chief Inspector Pip Taylor, of Surrey Police and Sussex Police Operations, said: “Our investment of
this cutting edge technology demonstrates our ongoing commitment to keeping people safe on our
roads and taking action against those who compromise the safety of themselves and other road
users.
“The new equipment will prove invaluable in helping to bring offenders to justice, and providing
answers to questions from bereaved families who tragically lose their loved ones in collisions on our
roads.”
The sale of the X7’s was facilitated by KOREC Regional Director Barry Monk who said: “The strength
of this solution lies not just with the Trimble X7 but also the Trimble Forensic Reveal software. This
software provides Surrey Police and Sussex Police with the power to verify, understand and produce
information to support the outcome of a case.”

11 points why the Trimble X7 is a perfect match for forensic police work
Ease of use – the learning curve for the X7 is the shortest of any scanner we’ve ever seen with our training department estimating that even a non-surveyor can be efficient in data collection within hours. This gives it a far wider range of use. Thanks to its intuitive Perspective software running on a tablet, crime and collision scene investigators can reliably collect scan data even if they have not used the instrument for several weeks.

Fit in with your existing workflow – export formats supported include Trimble and non-Trimble software through the instrument’s new Trimble Perspective software. For example, the open .E57 format for easy importing of data straight into 3rd party registration software.

Verification of information on site – the X7’s automatic on-site registration means that officers can check that all the information they need has been collected. Often there is no chance to revisit a scene, so this feature is vital for ensuring a full and detailed survey has been completed before leaving the site.

Survey completed and sent from the site – with registration carried out on site, the finished scan data can be sent from the field for immediate analysis. This ensures a smooth flow of information in an environment where shift work and office processing time can delay the final deliverable by days.

Fast set up and use – the X7 can be up and running in minutes thanks to the quick release mechanism and automated survey grade self-levelling – just put the scanner down and it’s ready to go.

Night-time benefits with easy moving and set up around the site – an IMU has been included in the X7 which calculates the new station orientation and will import new data with this orientation already applied. The registration process which follows is then much faster due to the scan already having the correct orientation- just pick it up, hold it as you wish, walk where you want and put it down. This also makes it great for night-time working because unlike other manufacturer’s scanners it is not subject to the dark/low-light condition caveats that optically based solutions are.

ROI – auto calibration brings reliability, cost-savings and no downtime – not only is the X7 priced competitively, but users are calculating that the auto-calibration feature alone can save in excess of £3k – £4k a year because unlike other manufacturer’s scanners, the X7 does not need to be sent abroad for this process. Instead it’s done automatically, every time it’s used, with the option of a printable certificate.The calibration of some instruments can take up to 2-3 months requiring the hire of a replacement instrument. The X7 eliminates the need for this.

Rain never stops play – Trimble instruments have a proven record in the rain and with its IP55 rating, the X7 is no exception.

Highly portable – the X7 weighs just 5.8kg and can be carried easily in a backpack.

Excellent data quality – fast data collection plus the option of a high sensitivity mode for scanning dark vehicles etc.

Images and annotations – Trimble Perspective software on a tablet drives the X7 and allows users to annotate, add images, tags, notes etc.

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Re: Surrey Police and Sussex Police invest in Trimble X7 Laser Scanning technology

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Congrats to the Surrey Police and team at Korec, looks like a great solution for this application.
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Thanks for sharing Jason, this is a great solution for Surrey and Sussex Police and we're delighted to have entered into this partnership.

If anybody has any questions about the X7 for public safety, forensic applications or anything else do feel free to give me a shout.
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