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Map the scene. Mark the evidence. Share one link with the team.

Build scene diagrams, search grids and court exhibits in minutes. Share a link with detectives, prosecutors and partner agencies. No CAD license and no GIS team needed.

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A satellite map of a fenced property with a scene diagram drawn on top, showing numbered evidence markers, vehicle positions and a measured perimeter
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“As a trial lawyer, I often need to show the jury a map of the scene or a route. Scribble Maps is far superior to other tools, like Google Maps, for making maps for presentations.”

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Why Scribble Maps for Crime Scene Investigation

Scene diagrams without CAD

Mark evidence, vehicles and entry points on a satellite view. Measure distances right on the map. No CAD license and no special training.

One link for the whole case team

Share the map with prosecutors, defense counsel and partner agencies. They open it in a browser. No install and no account. Turn off the link any time.

Bring the data you already have

Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON or CSV. Add canvass data, call records or old aerial photos on top of the scene.

Built for Crime Scene Investigation teams

A satellite view of a crime scene with numbered evidence markers, vehicle positions, a measured perimeter and distance lines between key items

Scene diagrams and evidence

Mark shell casings, blood evidence, vehicles and points of impact on a satellite view. Measure distances and angles right on the map.

A wooded area divided into numbered grid search sectors with assigned teams, entry points and a command post marker on a satellite basemap

Search grids and canvass zones

Draw grid sectors for an area search. Give each team a sector. Share a view-only map so every searcher knows the boundary and reports back the same way.

A city map with color-coded movement traces for multiple people, time-stamped waypoints and connected route lines between several locations

Timeline and route tracing

Plot suspect, victim and witness movements with time-stamped markers. Trace routes between scenes. Add call records or ALPR hits on one map.

A simple court-ready exhibit map with a numbered legend, a measured scale bar and labeled evidence locations on a clean basemap

Court exhibits

Export a clean, labeled map as PDF or PNG for trial. Show the jury the scene, the route or the search area at a glance, with measurements they can trust.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The support we've received from Scribble Maps has been amazing.” — Ryan Coutts Firefighter and emergency medical responder, Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service

Features that matter

  • Draw on satellite, street, terrain or hybrid base maps
  • Custom markers for evidence, vehicles, witnesses and points of interest
  • Measure distance, area and angles for shot reconstruction
  • Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, GPX and CSV
  • Image overlays for floor plans, sketches and old aerial photos
  • Export to PDF, PNG, KML or GeoJSON for case files and exhibits
  • Share links with view-only or edit access
  • AES-256 encryption and private maps for sensitive cases
  • Search any address with global geocoding
  • Activity logs for review and accountability
  • Works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers

Scribble AI

Build maps with plain English

Tell Scribble AI what you need. Try “draw a 500m buffer around every site,” “import this CSV and color by status,” or “measure the route from the depot to each stop.” It does it in seconds. No GIS training needed, and your team gets the same map, ready to share.

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What customers are saying

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“As a trial lawyer, I often need to show the jury a map of the scene or a route. Scribble Maps is far superior to other tools, like Google Maps, for making maps for presentations.”

Verified G2 reviewer Trial attorney
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“The support we've received from Scribble Maps has been amazing.”

Ryan Coutts Firefighter and emergency medical responder, Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep case maps private?

Yes. Scribble Maps supports private maps, password protection and AES-256 encryption. You can turn off a share link any time.

Can I measure distances and angles on the scene?

Yes. You can measure distance, area and angles right on the satellite view. Export a labeled map for the case file.

Do defense counsel or outside partners need an account to view a map?

No. Anyone with the share link can open the map in a browser. No install and no account needed.

Can I import data I already have, like call-for-service or ALPR exports?

Yes. Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, GPX or CSV. Add the data on top of any base map and share again.

Does Scribble Maps support SSO and audit logs for our agency?

Yes. Scribble Maps supports SAML, OIDC and SCIM, plus activity and audit logs and user management.

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