polices get the idea that taking evidence and scene photos are good ideas, then someone, usually in the command structure gets the idea, that we can save money by getting something so easy to operate that all the force can use it, so they usually get a point and shoot and put it on green box, and then wonder why the photos don't look as good when they get the local pro on retainer/per diem, or maybe are lucky and have access to a trained crime scene/forensics team, and you wait for them to get there, provided they are not out on a fatal at the other end of the county 60 miles away, and just got there. maybe if you are lucky someone actually listens and you get at least a entry level dslr with a kit lens and the popup flash, then they throw it to you and say, here you go, we know you take pictures for a hobby, show the guys how to photo a crime scene. and this being a government entity, you are stuck with whatever you have until you can't get film for it, can't get media for it, or it just plain dies, before anyone will listen about updating.
TIM, am i right or am i right