For as popular as crime scene dramas are on TV, much of that popularity comes from the gadget and gizmos that they use to plug up the plot holes. And for the sake of interest, many of the plot lines, as well as the techniques that they use to catch the bad guys, are grounded in solid reality.

So, before you watch your next episode of CSI, read through just a few brief descriptions of some crime solving gadgets and technology that are truly real, including clean-up kits, robotic cameras, tablets and smartphones, drones, and GPS darts. [Read more…]