Wooden Search Poles

Description

Wooden Search Poles

An important aspect of forensic search and recovery techniques used by police and specialist teams when searching large or difficult areas such as waste sites, scrubland, or woodland

Purpose of Wooden Poles in Searches

Wooden poles are simple but effective tools used to:

• Probe through vegetation, soil, or waste without disturbing potential evidence too harshly.
• Locate hidden or buried items (e.g., clothing, weapons, or remains) that may not be visible from the surface.
• Mark out grid areas to ensure a systematic, line-by-line search pattern.
• Maintain personal safety when moving through thick undergrowth, contaminated waste, or unstable ground.