ROCHESTER, N.Y. – June 24, 2025 – L-Tron is pleased to share that the company’s Director of Forensic Photography, Andrew McNeill, had an article published in Fire Scene Magazine.
Issued quarterly, Fire Scene Magazine is produced by New York State Chapter 23 of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). McNeill’s article entitled, “Spherical Photography for Small Spaces” is featured in the Fall 2024 issue on pages 22-23.
“Photography tops the list of critical skills needed for a successful investigation,” says McNeill. “I was honored to contribute to that discussion and body of knowledge in Fire Scene Magazine.”
McNeill’s article discusses how the technology behind spherical photography makes a world of difference when investigating small spaces, like crawl spaces, attics, half bathrooms, vehicle interiors, and vehicle undercarriages.
The OSCR360 system is useful for these types of investigations, as well as documenting spaces unsafe for human entry due to fire or damage. McNeill’s article includes examples of photographs from several live scenes he documented using his OSCR360 capture kit.
OSCR360 provides additional context and location data within burnt-out environments. The software allows investigators to note the precise location of each piece of evidence and allows users to connect and organize all additional digital evidence. The OSCR360 System is excellent at visually depicting point of origin, ignition sources, burn patterns, and other critical details.
OSCR360 is a multipurpose tool used by fire departments for investigations (https://www.l-tron.com/oscr360-arson-investigation) and training (https://www.l-tron.com/oscr360-in-house-training-for-fire…). The system is also used for emergency preplanning in schools, crime scene investigations, search warrant documentation, courtroom prosecution, and more. Hundreds of agencies across the country use OSCR360, including the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Philadelphia Fire Department, and Columbia Fire Department.
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