JP Forensics

Technical precision.
Forensic clarity.

Elite geomatics engineering and 3D forensic analysis. Spatially accurate reconstructions, photogrammetry, and litigation-ready visuals that bring clarity to the most complex investigations.

Trusted by insurance carriers, law firms & engineering teams
WHAT WE DELIVER

Forensic services
built for certainty.

Every deliverable is engineered for technical rigor and persuasive clarity in front of judges, juries, and adjusters.

3D Scene Reconstruction & Visualization

3D Scene Reconstruction & Visualization

High-fidelity 3D models from laser scan data, photogrammetry, and UAV imagery. Real-time walkthroughs and before/after condition switching for land development and forensic analysis.

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Terrestrial LiDAR & Point Cloud Analysis

Terrestrial LiDAR & Point Cloud Analysis

Leica Geosystems ScanStation and HDS workflows delivering millimeter-accurate point clouds. Used extensively for wildland fire origin mapping, industrial accidents, and structural failure analysis.

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Photogrammetry, Video & Drone Forensics

Photogrammetry, Video & Drone Forensics

FAA Part 107 certified sUAS operations combined with advanced photogrammetric resection, reverse camera projection, and video analysis to reconstruct events with precise spatial context.

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Viewshed, Line-of-Sight & Visibility Analysis

Viewshed, Line-of-Sight & Visibility Analysis

Scientifically defensible visibility studies and line-of-sight reconstructions critical for officer-involved incidents, wrongful death, and premises liability cases.

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Expert Witness Animations & Litigation Support

Expert Witness Animations & Litigation Support

Court-admissible 3D animations, interactive exhibits, and demonstrative presentations. Custom automation for bullet trajectory, kinematics, shadow studies, and camera ray tracing.

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Wildland Fire, Accident & Catastrophic Mapping

Wildland Fire, Accident & Catastrophic Mapping

Specialized origin & cause mapping, tree failure reconstruction, topographic basemapping, and digital terrain modeling for insurance claims and complex litigation.

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WHY JP FORENSICS

Deliberately small.
Exceptionally precise.

We focus on high-stakes matters where accuracy, clarity, and admissibility are non-negotiable.

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YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Mapping • LiDAR • UAV Data Capture
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YEARS FORENSIC FOCUS
Litigation support & expert testimony
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COURT EXHIBITS DELIVERED
Animations • Reconstructions • Basemaps
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PERCENT CLIENT FOCUS
Personalized senior-level attention
PROPRIETARY CAPABILITIES

Technology that gives us an edge.

We don’t just use the tools — we build and automate them. Custom algorithms allow for faster, more accurate, and more insightful analysis.

Custom automation & multi-monitor forensic workspace
Custom Automation & Algorithms

Proprietary tools for rigging, bullet trajectory modeling, camera ray tracing, shadow studies, and kinematic analysis that dramatically reduce production time while increasing precision.

Survey instrumentation and 3D terrain modeling
Real-Time Game Engine Platforms

Interactive 3D environments built for land developers and forensic clients. Switch conditions in real time, take measurements, and explore proposed or historical scenes immersively.

Leica scanner with holographic 3D visualization
Leica + AutoCAD Ecosystem

Certified expertise with Leica ScanStation, HDS Traverse, and full AutoCAD Civil 3D / Map 3D workflows. Photogrammetric control and engineering-grade deliverables.

Colorized point cloud and digital terrain model
sUAS / UAV Integration

FAA Part 107 operations delivering high-resolution orthophotography, 3D mesh models, and inspection data that integrate seamlessly with terrestrial LiDAR and photogrammetry pipelines.

Real Automation Made by JP Forensic for Client

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Joel Panock, LSIT, MSEE

Engineer • Land Surveyor-in-Training • Forensic Visualization Expert

MS Electrical & Computer Engineering, UC Irvine
BS ECE, University of Rochester
CA LSIT #8695
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
Joel Panock, Principal Engineer at JP Forensics
Grass Valley, CA

With over 20 years of experience in mapping, LiDAR, UAV data capture, and advanced 3D modeling using AutoCAD and Leica Geosystems technologies, Joel has built a reputation for turning complex spatial data into clear, defensible visual evidence.

He brings 12 years of dedicated forensic engineering experience, having produced hundreds of court animations, exhibits, and presentations for accident reconstruction, wildland fire origin & cause, officer-involved shootings, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases.

"I developed proprietary automation tools and real-time game engine platforms that allow clients to interact with proposed conditions and forensic reconstructions in ways that were previously impossible."
— Joel Panock
Key Differentiators
  • Custom algorithm development
  • Real-time 3D visualization engines
  • Peer-reviewed forensic research
Notable Work
  • Published trajectory analysis in Academic Forensic Pathology
  • Built production automation for major forensic animation firms
  • Directed 3D technology for land development visualization
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS

Real cases.
Real clarity.

Selected examples demonstrating the power of precise geospatial forensics in high-stakes matters.

OFFICER-INVOLVED INCIDENT • LITIGATION SUPPORT

Trajectory Analysis Establishing Body Position

Combined photogrammetric resection, bullet trajectory modeling, and 3D scene reconstruction to create court-admissible animations that clarified shooter and subject positioning for the trier of fact.

Peer-reviewed methodology
WILDLAND FIRE • INSURANCE & LIABILITY

Origin & Cause Determination Through 3D Mapping

LiDAR scanning, UAV data capture, and digital terrain modeling provided spatially accurate basemapping and fire progression visualization that supported conclusive origin determination. Photogrammetry is used in processing to extract measurements from historical and witness imagery.

Critical for cause finding
CATASTROPHIC INJURY • VISIBILITY ANALYSIS

Line-of-Sight & Viewshed Reconstruction

Advanced visibility and line-of-sight analysis using 3D models and ray-tracing techniques delivered compelling demonstratives that helped resolve complex premises liability claims.

Jury-ready exhibits

Additional case studies available upon request under confidentiality agreement.

Ready to bring clarity to your case?

Whether you need a rapid response for an active investigation or comprehensive litigation support, our team is prepared to deliver precision you can rely on.

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CONFIDENTIAL • RESPONSIVE • COURT-TESTED
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