The Sarnia Police Service is getting some new cutting-edge technology in 2018.
A 3D scanner and a new LiveScan fingerprint system will be purchased with surplus money from the 2017 budget.
Chief Phil Nelson says the 3D scanner will be useful for both traffic officers and the forensic identification branch (I-dent).
"It could be what traffic needs out on the roads, and it could be what I-dent needs when they're inside or outside marking up crime scenes," he says. "From the information I've been given, you're looking at a scene that could be done in one hour instead of three."
Nelson says if the device can cut down on overtime for officers, it's a great tool to have.
The 3D scanner will cost roughly $70,000 and replace the "Total Station" tool which has been used since the early 2000's.
The police department is replacing their old LiveScan fingerprint system with a new one. The device is an electronic means of capturing fingerprints and cost around $43,000.
