Oxford police using new technology

The Oxford Police Department is the only law enforcement agency in Alabama using virtual reality in its crime scene investigation.  The department recently purchased two 3D laser scanners, that create a digital 3D recreation of a crime scene.These scanners will typically be used for crime scene and fatal crash investigations. Once the design is captured, investigators can measure distance and rotate scenes to show any perspective. Chief Bill Partridge said the technology is going to allow them to actually put (jurors) inside that crime scene and give them a three dimensional overview of what happened so they understand it better.  The scanners cost a total of $70,000. Partridge says it is money well spent, because it will save man hours and resources.