Practical Exercise I: TEENAGER IS DISCOVERED TO BE MISSING Abstract

Practical Exercise II: PRE-EVENT PLANNING SCENARIO Abstract

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

8:00 am-Noon Leica Geosystems / Plowman Craven / NextEngine

8:00 am-Noon InteliSum

Noon-4:00 pm Z+F

Noon-4:00 pm FARO

MONDAY, MARCH 3

8:00 am-Noon Riegl USA

TRACK 1: SYMPOSIUM

8:00-8:45 am Session WS1 3D Reconstruction of Incident Scenes Using 3D Scanning & Radiological Imaging
Founders II-III
Presenter: Ursula Buck, Bern Police Force, Switzerland

TRACK 2: ROUNDTABLE THINK TANK

8:00-8:45 am Session WR1 Who is This Person? A Comparison Study of Current 3D Facial Approximation Methods
Speakers Room
Presenters: Summer J. Decker, MA MABMH, & Dr. Don Hilbelink, Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, University of South Florida College of Medicine Abstract
Current state of facial approximation: results of a unique 3D study conducted on a living individual by an international team of human identification specialists.

8:45-9:30 am Session WS2 Real-Time Laser Scanning Trial
Founders II-III
Presenter: Officer Nick Cooper, Collision Investigation Unit, South Wales Police, UK Abstract
After fatal traffic collisions caused lengthy closures of two strategic roadways in South Wales in 2006, questions were asked at the government level as to why, and what steps could be taken to alleviate future disruption.

8:45-9:30 am Session WR2 Using Ultra-Fast Image Capture to Obtain Precise 3D Surface Metrics of the Human Body
Speakers Room
Presenter: Jesse Knowles, Regional Sales Director, 3dMD, LLC Abstract
Active stereophotogrammetry permits ultra-fast capture of 3D body surface data in ~1.5 milliseconds, thereby eliminating motion artifacts associated with human form capture and enabling biometric quantification to an accuracy level of ~150 microns. This presentation will outline applications in medicine, biometrics, defense and other disciplines requiring precise measurement of the human form.

9:30-9:45 am Discussion & review

9:45-10:00 am MORNING BREAK
Refreshment areas

9:30-9:45 am Discussion & review

10:00-10:45 am Session WS3 Turning Jurors into Witnesses
Founders II-III
Presenter: Craig Fries, President & CEO, Precision Simulations, Inc.

10:00-10:45 am Session WR3 "Mad Trapper" Review
Speakers Room
Presenters: John Evans, Program Manager, Canada North-West Region, Canadian Police Research Centre, & Dan Gustafson, Marketing Director, NextEngine, Inc. Abstract
Traveling to the far northern regions of the Canadian wilderness to dig up and digitize skeletal remains in order to verify identification in the historical case of the "Mad Trapper."

10:45-11:30 am Session WS4 3D Analysis of Video Footage
Founders II-III
Presenters: Gerda Edelman & Jurrien Bijhold, Netherlands Forensic Institute Abstract
This project being carried out at the Netherlands Forensic Institute aims to reconstruct all movements of people and cars before, during and after a major incident from analysis of all available video footage.

10:45-11:30 am Session WR4 Virtual Anthropology: 3D Imaging for Human Identification & Trauma Analysis
Speakers Room
Presenter: Dr. Erin H. Kimmerle, Department of Anthropology, University of South Florida Abstract
Innovative advancements in imaging such as laser scanning and 3D computed tomography (CT), combined with morphometric techniques, allow analysis of biometric variables for personal identification and trauma analysis. This presentation will review new techniques and recent methodological developments.

11:30-11:45 am Discussion & review

11:45 am-12:30 pm Session WS5 Measurement & Visualization of IEDs
Founders II-III
Presenter: Duncan Lees, Head of 3D Services, Plowman Craven Abstract
Use of modern metrology and visualization techniques to present the consruction, composition and explosive sequence of IEDs.

11:30-11:45 am Discussion & review

11:45 am-12:30 pm Session WR5 3D Face Scanner for Forensics & Security
Speakers Room
Presenters: Dirk Callaerts, President & CEO, & Nick Tesi, Vice President, Operations, Eyetronics, Inc. Abstract
3D face scanning technology to acquire a face quickly without extensive background processing.

2:00-2:45 pm Session WS6A Special Event & Venue Familiarization, Site Surveys - Lidar & Beyond (Law Enforcement & Intelligence Agencies Only)
Founders II
Presenter: William McPherson, Visual Information Specialist, FBI Laboratory, Special Projects Unit Abstract

2:00-2:45 pm Session WS6B Expedient Replication: Coordinated Scanning & 3D Printing
Founders III
Presenter: Rick Moore, Rapid Technologies Team Leader, R & D Engineering Command, U.S. Army Abstract
Fundamentals and theories of close-range, sub-millimeter laser scanning and subsequent 3D printing/rapid prototyping (RP).

2:00-2:45 pm Session WS6C How Do We Make a Difference? Measuring the Contribution of 3D Data to Investigations and Operational Planning
Founders I
Presenters: Anthony Martin & Kathryn Mannooch, Metropolitan Police Service, London

2:00-2:45 pm Session WS6D Status of Aerial Lidar & Mobile Lidar
Chairmans Boardroom
Presenter: Jim van Rens, Vice President, Riegl USA, Inc.

2:00-2:45 pm Session WR6 3D Face Recognition
Speakers Room
Presenter: Anshuman Razdan, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Computing Studies, Director of Advanced Technology Innovation Collaboratory, Director of I3DEA, Arizona State University Abstract
Fully automated 3D face authentication (verification) and recognition (identification) method.

2:45-3:00 pm Discussion & review

2:45-3:00 pm Discussion & review

2:45-3:00 pm Discussion & review

2:45-3:00 pm Discussion & review

2:45-3:00 pm Discussion & review

3:30-4:15 pm Session WS7A 3D Face Scanner for Forensics & Security
Founders II
Presenters: Dirk Callaerts, President & CEO, & Nick Tesi, Vice President, Operations, Eyetronics, Inc. Abstract

3:30-4:15 pm Session WS7B HDS Laser Scanning in Forensic Analysis - Real-World Examples
Founders III
Presenters: Steven M. Schorr, President, & Hugh Borbidge, DJS Associates, Inc.

3:30-4:15 pm Session WS7C Use of Computer Animation in Trials Presentation
Founders I
Presenter: Sgt. Francisco Carrera, Illinois State Police Abstract

3:30-4:15 pm Session WS7D Serious Gaming Based on High-Precision 3D Measurements for Safety & Security
Chairmans Boardroom
Presenter: Willem van Spanje, President & CEO, DelftTech BV / Delft Forensics Abstract
Using 3D laser scan data to create highly realistic 3D models for forensic and security training and pre-event planning - "serious gaming" - as well as simulations, engineering, reconstruction and more.

3:30-4:15 pm Session WR7 ReFace Update
Speakers Room
Presenter: Dr. Peter Tu, Research Scientist, General Electric Global Research

4:15-4:30 pm Discussion & review

4:15-4:30 pm Discussion & review

4:15-4:30 pm Discussion & review

4:15-4:30 pm Discussion & review

4:15-4:30 pm Discussion & review

4:30-5:15 pm Session WS8A Error Rate Determination
Founders II
Presenter: Dr. H. Dale Nute, College of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Florida State University, Panama City Abstract
Overview of what is meant by error rate determinations, how they apply to forensic science examinations, and how they are different from related topics such as calibration.

4:30-5:15 pm Session WS8B Four Steps in Forensic Laser Scanning
Founders III
Presenter: Jörg Meixner, Z+F

4:30-5:15 pm Session WS8C ReFace Update
Founders I
Presenter: Dr. Peter Tu, Research Scientist, General Electric Global Research

4:30-5:15 pm Session WS8D New Universal 3D Photogrammetry Software System with Fully Automated Image Orientation for Use in Law Enforcement
Chairmans Boardroom
Presenter: Harald Krause, President, PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG, Switzerland Abstract
Overview of the Elcovision 10 photogrammetric software system and its applications in law enforcement.

4:30-5:15 pm Session WR8 High-Accuracy 3D Scanning Technologies for Forensic Applications
Speakers Room
Presenter: Michael Raphael, President, Direct Dimensions, Inc. Abstract
Overview of the equipment, software, processes and skills required to digitize physical objects typically involved in forensic investigations.

5:15-5:30 pm Discussion & review

5:15-5:30 pm Discussion & review

5:15-5:30 pm Discussion & review

5:15-5:30 pm Discussion & review

5:15-5:30 pm Discussion & review

8:00-9:45 am TRACK 1: SYMPOSIUM cont.

8:00-8:45 am Session TS1 Application of 3D Laser Scanning for Shooting Reconstruction and Crime Scene Investigations
Founders II-III
Presenters: CSI Sgt. Michael Haag, Firearms Examiner, Albuquerque Police Department, & Tony Grissim, Public Safety & Forensic Account Manager, Leica Geosystems Abstract
3D laser scanning for documenting crime scenes is a growing use for a measurement technology which has already gained wide acceptance with surveyors, engineers and construction professionals. 3D laser scanning involves deploying an advanced type of survey/measurement instrument which is used to remotely measure and document crime scenes with extraordinary accuracy, completeness and speed. It is already being used by police agencies in the United States and Europe and can also be used for crash investigations, fire scene reconstruction, failure analysis, vulnerability and threat assessment as well as modeling simulation and analysis of environments.

8:45-9:30 am Session TS2 Photogrammetry of Crime Scenes
Presenter: Ted Chavalas, President, Panoscan, Inc.
Founders II-III Abstract
Ted Chavalas, founder and president of Panoscan Inc., will present their new technology for measuring crime scenes. This new technology allows 360-degree panoramic images to be surveyed and measured to a high degree of accuracy. The presentation will also cover the creation of fully texture-mapped 3D models from panoramic images. Issues that affect accuracy and shooting techniques will also be discussed.

9:30-9:45 am Discussion & review

9:45 am-4:00 pm TRACK 1: SCANNING PRACTICAL & PANEL REVIEW
Founders II-III
To demonstrate the practical capabilities of 3D laser scanning and other advanced measurement techniques, FSM 2008 features a simulated crime scene and a simulated security event. IAFSM Technical Advisors (technology developers) together with service-provider partners will document a scene before the conference, then post-process the data. In these sessions they will present and discuss the data deliverables created, together with the tools and work processes used.

9:45-10:45 am Leica & NextEngine Scanning Practical Result
Founders II-III
10:45-11:00 am Panel discussion

11:00-11:45 am Z+F Scanning Practical Result
Founders II-III
11:45 am-Noon Panel discussion

Noon-1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK

1:00-1:45 pm Riegl USA Scanning Practical Result
Founders II-III
1:45-2:00 pm Panel discussion

2:00-2:45 pm FARO & Scottsdale Police CSI Unit Scanning Practical Result
Founders II-III
2:45-3:00 pm Panel discussion

3:00-3:45 pm InteliSum Scanning Practical Result
Founders II-III
3:45-4:00 pm Panel discussion

8:00 am-4:00 pm TRACK 2: ROUNDTABLE THINK TANK cont.

8:00-8:45 am Session TR1 Cone Beam Scanner (iCAT)
Speakers Room
Presenter: Joe Harms, Imaging Sciences International

8:45-9:00 am Discussion & review

9:00 am-4:00 pm Roundtable Think Tank Discussion Working Sessions
Speakers Room