2018
Dr. Ryan Lilien
Charleston, WV
The presentation will introduce the concept of VCM, review the requirements of VCM, and describe our recent work developing software, hardware, and training materials to support VCM’s use within the crime laboratory. For example, we will describe our remote-viewer software which enables an examiner seated at one computer (e.g., at their desk) to remotely visualize 3D surface topographies stored on a second computer (e.g., the scanning workstation). This remote viewing feature can make consultation and blind verification accessible to labs of any size. After summarizing recent validation studies we will discuss potential uses of VCM and how it can both expedite and improve the quality of the examination process. The talk will also describe a new VCM proficiency test being developed in collaboration with CTS and will invite participation in a new 2018 VCM study being conducted in collaboration with the Canadian RCMP.