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  • The Crime-lite LASER combines advanced cutting-edge laser technology, together with robust safety features into a truly portable handheld device.
  • The Crime-lite LASER combines advanced cutting-edge laser technology, together with robust safety features into a truly portable handheld device.
  • Forensic LASER for CBRNE applications

Crime-lite® LASER

Class 4 Output with Class 3B Safety

For the detection and examination of every last trace of forensic evidence; the new Crime-lite LASER provides intense, ultra narrowband LASER illumination from a truly portable light source.

Available in Blue (447nm) and Green (520nm) wavelengths, the Crime-lite LASER is capable of revealing evidence including latent and treated fingermarks, body fluids, and other invaluable traces of forensic evidence:

  • Latent & treated fingermarks
  • Body fluids (incl. blood, saliva, semen etc.)
  • Accelerants and traces of GSR
  • Illicit drug residues
  • Other minute traces of evidence

High-intensity Class 4 LASER output:
Blue 447nm
Green 520nm

Powerful, despeckled and shadow-free divergent beam.

High power/weight ratio:
Our advanced technology allows for an ergonomic handheld design familiar to Crime-lite users, which can be easily operated via battery or AC mains

Triple-interlocked Class 3B safety features:
– Passcode activation
– Dead man’s trigger safety switch
– Mechanical beam shutter

Self-test diagnostics:
Pre-use checks ensure optimal performance at all times

Dark Adaptation:
The Crime-lite LASER kit comes complete with goggles to ensure operator readiness

  • Blue 447nm
  • Green 520nm
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Narrowband Class 4 LASER Illumination

An examiner may elect to use a LASER over an LED light source primarily because of the narrow waveband power and accuracy that a LASER provides.

Crime-lite LASER illumination is surgically precise, designed to excite fluorescence within a narrow 2nm bandwidth, illuminating only the desired target evidence without exciting any unwanted background fluorescence.

Powered by six Class 4 LASER diodes, both the handheld Blue and Green Crime-lite LASER systems provide incredible beam light intensity into a single point of illumination.

High intensity LASER illumination
High-intensity LASER illumination for mission-critical applications

LED vs LASER

Whilst both LED and LASER illumination can reveal traces of forensic evidence, the narrow bandwidth output of the LASER can significantly reduce any background fluorescence to provide superior contrast.

Product Videos

Applications Demo

Join our applications specialist Laura for a closer look at the impressive results the Crime-lite LASER is able to achieve across a range of forensic applications.

Safety Features

As with all of our products, user safety is paramount, and never more so than with our first LASER powered Crime-lite; watch for examples of safe LASER operation.

Kit Walkthrough

Our Crime-lite LASER kits are designed with the user in mind; providing you with everything you need for safe and effective operation in a single secure and durable unit.

Discover Your Ideal Light Source Today

Use the Crime-lite Configurator to explore our Crime-lite range and discover the ideal light source and accessories to Detect More Evidence during your next investigation…

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Class 3B Safety

Whilst every Crime-lite LASER includes 6x LASER diodes, a combination of robust safety interlocks protects the user from accidental exposure to the device’s powerful beam and significantly reduces the risk factor. As such, Crime-lite LASER systems are classified as being a Class 3B hazard.

Focused on Security

Each Crime-lite LASER includes 3-layers of safety to prevent unwanted firing of the beam. Firstly, an activation passcode must be entered on the devices LCD interface. Secondly a mechanical beam shutter must be manually opened, before thirdly the laser may be fired by depressing the ‘dead man’s trigger’.

Complete Safety Solution

In addition to these measures, each Crime-lite LASER is supplied with a physical interlock plug, specialist goggles and safety-signage. LASER safety training is also available.

Declaration of Conformity

Applications

Green LASER – Indandione

Green 82S(LED) 560nm filter vs Green LASER 570nm filter

Document under 560nm LASERDocument under 560nm LASER

Blue LASER – Latent – Painted Wall

Visible vs Blue LASER 495nm filter

Visible Light495nm Filter

Green LASER – DFO – Magazine

Visible vs Green LASER 570nm filter

Document under visible light.Document under 550nm LASER

Green LASER – DFO – White Paper

Green 82S(LED) vs Green LASER 570nm filter

495nm Filter495nm Filter

Accessories

Crime-lite anti-glare viewing goggles and camera filters are essential for the examination and photography of fluorescent evidence and are supplied as standard with all Crime-lite 82S cased sets.

Each anti-glare filter is manufactured from Schott glass with an additional coating to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions from the Schott glass itself, thus ensuring maximum optical performance when using high power light sources.

As standard foster+freeman camera lens filters are supplied with 62mm fittings, other sizes are available on request.

5MP IR sensitive camera
for the visualization and digital image capture of evidence

  • Attaches to the Crime-lite 82S
  • Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface
  • Includes UV, Vis & IR filters
  • Includes image capture software

Articulated Arm
for the hands-free operation of the Crime-lite 82S IR

  • Bench or wall mounted
  • Reach 132cm
  • Internal power and USB cables

Tablet PC Mount
adjustable mount that clamps tablet PC to Articulated Arm

Designed for use with the Crime-lite 82S, the Crime-lite Viewing Box provides a simple solution to a long-standing problem.

When using a high-intensity light source for the examination of fluorescent evidence including latent fingerprints it is often the case that ambient light reduces the visibility of the print. The Crime-lite Viewing Box solves this problem by shielding the fingerprint from all ambient light ensuring optimum visibility.

The Crime-lite Viewing box has pre-cut slots to accommodate Foster + Freeman anti-glare viewing goggles or an SLR camera. Accessories include a camera stand and lens bellows. 

Available for use with all Foster + Freeman Crime-lites, this heavy-duty low-profile articulated arm allows for easy hands-free operation of high-intensity light sources.

Internal power cables can be used to connect the Crime-lite (and optional camera) to an AC mains power outlet without trailing wires. 

Crime-lite’s are attached via an adjustable clamp.

Available for use with all Foster + Freeman Crime-lites but originally designed for use with Crime-lite 82S IR and Crime-lite ML2 systems (light source, camera, and tablet PC), this robust wheeled cart is ideal for use in forensic laboratories.

The cart is mounted on lockable castors and can be manoeuvred around exhibits. A two-point fixing plate allows for the easy attachment of a Crime-lite articulated arm.

An optional uninterruptible power supply can be used to power equipment with no trailing wires. When not in use the trolley can be connected to an AC mains power outlet to be recharged.

CSI Case
available in a variety of sizes for all Crime-lite forensic light sources.

CSI Case Trolley
for easy transportation of Crime-lite CSI cases.

Wrist Lanyard
attaches to handheld Crime-lites to prevent the risk of being dropped.

Tripod
available for all Crime-lite forensic light sources.

Spare or replacement batteries and battery chargers are available for all handheld Crime-lites. The following components are available for the Crime-lite 82S.

Battery

  • ORDER CODE: QCL/82S/008B
  • TYPE: 18V Li Ion rechargeable

Charger

  • ORDER CODE: QCL/82S/009
  • CHARGE TIME: 22 minutes

Vehicle Batter Charger

  • ORDER CODE: QCL/82S/010

Battery pouch with strap

  • QCL/82S/012

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