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Tag: underwater recovery
Investigations
Underwater Metal Detector Locates Discarded Weapon in Chilean Wetlands
The team uses various types of equipment to locate missing evidence, particularly the Pulse 8X underwater metal detector when suspected dumped evidence is in local waterways. Arriving on the scene with the Pulse 8X, the team was able to locate and identify a long weapon that was submerged with its ammunition still loaded.
November 30, 2022
Patrol
Metal Detectors: Recovering Evidence with Technology
Usually, objects being sought have been silted over, or, in time, have settled into the soft bottom where they become obscured from view. Without the aid of a metal detector, the diver must physically probe the bottom using his hands to feel for objects.
June 1, 2022
Special Units
My Technology Can... Help You Find Evidence, Bodies Under Water
JW Fishers' submersible tools can be used to find sunken objects and spare dive teams from spending time in dangerous or frigid waters.
May 31, 2019
Technology
Robots: Remote Control Recon
Technology available to law enforcement agencies has vastly changed how officers conduct operations. And robots are a large part of this advancement.
November 16, 2018
Technology
JW Fishers' Side Scan Sonar Adds Clarity to Underwater Searches
Side Scan SONAR devices allow images of the ocean floor to be viewed as if one is looking through a window. It "removes the water" to provide the operator with a bird's-eye view of their target.
October 1, 2018
Patrol
I810 Rapid Rescue Extreme Surface Dry Suit
Stearns Flotation
Stearns Flotation's I810 Rapid Rescue Extreme Surface Dry Suit is built for extended wear, with breathable fabric and padded elbows and knees for optimum comfort.
May 7, 2018
Technology
Public Safety Dive Teams Display, Demo JW Fishers Equipment at Association Conference
The Washington County (MN) Water Recovery Unit demonstrated the capabilities of its JW Fishers ROV (remote operated vehicle) to public safety dive agencies at the Midwest Public Safety Divers Association Conference.
March 5, 2018
Technology
JW Fishers Gives Out Underwater Metal Detector as Prize
JW Fishers Mfg. held a drawing for a chance to win a top-performing SAR-1 underwater metal detector used by law enforcement agencies and military units worldwide. One lucky winner was picked from over 200 entries.
March 1, 2018
Technology
JW Fishers' Side Scan Sonar Uncovers History
The Fulton County (NY) Sheriff's Department purchased a JW Fishers dual frequency side scan system and has found some interesting things, including the foundation and well of an old house in Sacandaga Lake.
November 29, 2017
Vehicle Ops
JW Fishers ROVs Used by Agencies Throughout New York
JW Fishers supports New York public safety agencies' missions by supplying them with the Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) needed to successfully examine the many waterways throughout the state.
September 8, 2017
Technology
JW Fishers' Metal Detectors Being Used Worldwide to Locate Underwater Evidence and Explosives
Dive Team Leader Steve Sutton-Brown reports using Fishers new SAR-1 detector in a recent training exercise. βWeβre regularly called on to search for evidence such as guns, knives, bullet casings, etc. We generally dive in visibility that is zero to one foot, which is one of the reasons we choose this machine.
May 3, 2017
Patrol
New Underwater Metal Detector
JW Fishers
JW Fishers Mfg. has released a new underwater metal detector for 2017. The SAR-1 Search and Recovery was designed for use by government agencies to locate metal objects in poor visibility underwater environments.
January 11, 2017
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