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The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has been awarded a $7,259 Momentum Grant from the Marshall Community Foundation to purchase advanced crime scene technology that will benefit multiple law enforcement agencies across the region.
The funding will be used to purchase an OSCR 360 Capture Kit, a cutting-edge system that allows investigators to create interactive, 360-degree visual documentation of crime scenes. The equipment will be utilized by the Calhoun Area Multi-Jurisdictional Evidence Team (CAMJET), a collaborative partnership between five local agencies working together to investigate major incidents.
“This technology represents a significant step forward in how we document and present evidence,” said Sheriff Steve Hinkley. “We are grateful to the Marshall Community Foundation for investing in tools that enhance public safety and strengthen our ability to serve the community.”
The OSCR 360 system enables investigators to capture an entire room with a single image and create a virtual walkthrough of a scene. This allows evidence to be mapped precisely to its location, improves scene reconstruction, and enhances courtroom presentations for judges and juries.
The technology is already in use by leading forensic teams, including the Michigan State Police, and has proven valuable in complex investigations involving multiple rooms or indoor and outdoor scenes.
By reducing the time required to document scenes and improving the accuracy of evidence presentation, the system will increase efficiency for investigators and support stronger case outcomes.
CAMJET, formed in 2022 and formalized through a multi-agency agreement in 2024, includes the Albion Department of Public Safety, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, Emmett Township Department of Public Safety, Marshall Police Department, and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Police Department.
The Marshall Community Foundation’s Momentum Grant program supports projects that strengthen the community and improve the quality of life across the Marshall area.
“This investment not only supports law enforcement but enhances collaboration across agencies,” Hinkley added. “Together, we are building a more efficient and effective response to serious incidents in our communities.”
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