ECT Worldwide
Evidence Collection Technology
ECT specializes in critical evidence recovery services:
- Evidence Recovery and Preservation
- Neutral 3rd Party Chain of Custody & Storage
- Scene Assistance and Existing Conditions Capture
- Large Loss Management
For insurers, manufacturers, civil attorneys, claims adjustors, or fire investigators, ECT’s team of qualified and experienced professionals are the right resource to document, recover and preserve evidence WITHOUT a conflict of interest.
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Experienced & Qualified Professionals
Over 60 years of combined experience documenting conditions and handling evidence properly.
Our team of experts are qualified in these standards:
- ASTME 1188 – Standard Practice for collection and preservation of information and Physical Items by Technical Investigator
- ASTME 1459 – Standard Guide for Physical Evidence labeling and related documentation
- NFPA 921 – Guide for Fire & Explosion Investigations
- NFPA 1033 – Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators
Our Purpose
We know we’re hired to both preserve evidence and to help lower total claim expenses by:
- Eliminating spoliation claims by capturing existing conditions accurately and impartially.
- Providing the tools, equipment and manpower to efficiently and safely access the loss location.
- Assisting Calls & Origins professionals in determining areas of concern and the true cause of loss
- Reducing loss of income by returning the insured to operational status sooner.
- Yielding strong visual representation to jury in any court proceedings
Video Generated from 3D Data of a Scene Captured using Lidar
Scene Dig Out
Services
We recover, extract, and transport anything that might have caused or contributed to fire, water or explosive damage such as HVAC units, grease hoods in a restaurant, ovens, water heaters, heaters.
3D Scanning can capture the rest, reducing spoliation claims and capturing the existing conditions before anyone can accidentally or intentionally alter evidence.
Evidence items are stored in our suppression outfitted, alarm secured and camera surveilled Bound Brook, NJ warehouse for examination – helping you ensure the responsible party is identified and held accountable.
Evidence Management Portal
Managing evidence stored in multiple locations can be challenging to track. But using only one location is not always efficient either. Our Evidence Management System portal allows YOU to access all YOUR projects – regardless of location. Track chain of custody right from the scene using a state-of-the-art chain of custody and item location database.
Making your life a bit easier….that’s our goal.
Scene Assistance
Assist Fire Investigators & Experts with their investigations including but not limited to:
- Large Loss Management
- Rapid Response – 24/7
- Safety Oversight
- Scene Lighting
- Temporary Shoring
- Scene Dig outs
- Origin Area Recreation
Machine Operators: Warehouse Forklifts, All-terrain Variable-reach Forklifts,
Man & Boom Lifts, Skid Steers, Excavators
Evidence Disposal Services
Once preserved evidence is no longer needed, we assist with proper disposal of the items by
- Returning items to insured
- Documenting the destruction and disposing of items
- Procuring Disposal Manifests for any Hazardous Waste
