Police state-of-the-art forensics tech looks to improve public safety

Police state-of-the-art forensics tech looks to improve public safety

By Griffin Gonzalez Click here for updates on this story     FISHERS, Indiana (WRTV) — In a remarkable leap from the movies to real-life law enforcement, the Fishers Police Department has launched a cutting-edge crime lab equipped with advanced forensic technology, designed to expedite investigations and enhance public safety. “People would see the things that I do and say, ‘Why can’t you do this?’ And I would say, ‘Well, it’s TV, it’s not real,…

Fishers Police give inside look of forensics lab and technology

FISHERS, Ind. -- The Fishers Police Department has invested in some cutting-edge technology over the years for its Forensic Services Unit.For example, one of their newest advancements is the Rapid DNA machine."90 minutes is all it takes to get a confirmatory hit of whether a suspect was in a vehicle or maybe left some DNA on a window in a burglary,” said Fishers Police Chief Ed Gebhart.The sample is still sent to state police for traditional tes…

Fishers' Police state-of-the-art forensics tech looks to improve public safety around Hamilton County

FISHERS, Ind. In a remarkable leap from the movies to real-life law enforcement, the Fishers Police Department has launched a cutting-edge crime lab equipped with advanced forensic technology, designed to expedite investigations and enhance public safety."People would see the things that I do and say, 'Why can't you do this?' And I would say, 'Well, it's TV, it's not real,'" said Fishers Police Chief Ed Gebhart. "Now, I'm getting to the point wh…

Fishers Police Showcase Cutting-Edge DNA Technology to Speed Up Investigations

Lab tech processes evidence for fingerprints and DNA When police begin investigating a crime, one of their top priorities is identifying and charging a suspect. That process often takes weeks or even months of interviewing witnesses and analyzing crime scene evidence. But the Fishers Police Department is now demonstrating how technology can dramatically shorten that timeline. Lt. Jim Hawkins recently gave a live demonstration of the department’s…