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SMARTDRAW IN LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Creating Police Accident and Crime Scene Diagrams
Using SmartDraw
Under The Gun
Pulling double duty as Police Supervisor and Training Officer for an agency
serving 38,000 residents is no easy task. Just ask Officer Rob Crespy. In
addition to overseeing day-to-day operations and police work, Crespy was
responsible for creating numerous diagrams for accidents and crime scenes.
"I usually just ended up creating these diagrams by hand," said
Crespy. "Since I had drafting and design experience, I could get the job
done, but it still took me a really long time."
It wasn't long before Officer Crespy decided to consider some time-saving
alternatives. What if there was a diagramming program that would allow him to
map out these accidents on his computer?
"I decided to look for an accident-diagramming program that was easy to use
and relatively inexpensive," said Crespy.
What he found wasn't encouraging. Not only were the programs costly, they
were very difficult to use.
"These programs were so complicated and expensive," said Officer
Crespy. "They defeated the idea of using a computer to save time."
Many of these programs also lacked the basic tools to diagram both crime
scenes and accident scenes. Each component had to be purchased separately, or
they weren't available at all. In addition, these programs featured unnecessary
and complicated calculation tools.
"I wanted a quick and easy way to make diagrams that didn't have
complicated calculation features," said Officer Crespy. "I already
have a calculator!"
A Promising Lead
Finally, Officer Crespy found SmartDraw on the Internet. He downloaded the
30-day trial version, and he liked what he saw.
"I knew right away that this was the solution," said Crespy. "SmartDraw
is so easy to use! I used a couple of the tutorials and I was on my way."
SmartDraw's "Business and Charting" collection features hundreds of
crime & accident symbols for easy drag-and-drop diagramming. Included are
symbols for vehicles, debris, roadways, traffic signs, and weapons. SmartDraw
even includes example templates for auto collisions, crime scenes, timelines,
evidence flow charts, and more.
SmartDraw also allows users to create and save their own custom images and
templates.
"I love the fact that I can make my own templates," said Officer
Crespy. "I've made templates representing all of the major intersections
and interstate freeway accident areas in the township. It's a great way to save
time!"
Professional results are easy because users simply drag-and-drop the
ready-made symbols into their drawings or into SmartDraw's built-in templates.
"This program has all the features I was looking for," said Officer
Crespy.
Case Closed
These days, Officer Crespy uses SmartDraw several times a week. The biggest
benefit? Time-savings.
"Typically, I can complete a difficult accident scene diagram in 45
minutes or less," said Officer Crespy. "Diagramming used to take me
hours!"
SmartDraw is saving time for his co-workers as well. Other officers in his
department have begun using Officer Crespy's printed templates to create their
accident diagrams. SmartDraw allows them to spend less time diagramming, and
more time being police officers.
"They really love how much time it's saving them on a day-to-day
basis," says Crespy.
SmartDraw's professional-looking templates are also winning praise and
recognition from his superiors.
"My boss loves the templates and encourages me to use them," said
Officer Crespy. "We're even talking about purchasing the program for the
entire department."
Officer Crespy has even discovered that he can use SmartDraw for more than
just accident and crime diagrams.
"I use SmartDraw for everything from simplifying difficult township
ordinances to creating inter-departmental memos and charity benefit
flyers," he said. "I can even create diagrams and export them into
PowerPoint for a presentation."
The bottom line: SmartDraw allows Officer Crespy to create
professional-looking diagrams for a variety of law enforcement needs, while
saving lots of time.
"Am I happy with the results? Absolutely," said Officer Crespy.
"Not only is SmartDraw easy and inexpensive, but it's a really effective
tool. It greatly enhances my productivity and professionalism, and has benefited
me immensely."
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