Louisiana Deploys First Statewide Law Enforcement Diagramming Software
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Louisiana Deploys the Nation's First Statewide Law Enforcement Diagramming Software. And It's Built for More Than Just Crashes
Every day, officers across the country spend valuable time building scene diagrams from scratch; manually drawing roads, re-entering data they've already typed into a crash report, and wrestling with outdated software that wasn't designed for how they actually work. That problem just got solved at scale.
Today, LSU CARTS announced the statewide deployment of AutoScene Draw (ASD) as the official diagramming platform for law enforcement agencies across Louisiana. More than 300 agencies and 9,700+ investigating officers now have access to SmartSafety Software's most advanced diagramming technology, making Louisiana the first state in the nation to deploy ASD statewide.
This isn't a pilot program. It's a full-scale, production deployment backed by a partnership that's been running strong for over 20 years. And it's setting the standard for how every state should think about equipping officers with modern, field-ready law enforcement diagramming software.
What Is AutoScene Draw?
AutoScene Draw (ASD) is SmartSafety Software's flagship diagramming platform, purpose-built for public safety professionals. It combines geolocation-based scene generation, records management system (RMS) integration, an extensive symbol library, and an intuitive drag-and-drop interface to produce accurate diagrams quickly.
ASD is available in three versions (Desktop, Editor, and Web), giving agencies the flexibility to choose the deployment model that fits their infrastructure and workflow.
But here's what matters most: ASD was designed by people who understand what officers actually need in the field. No bloated features. No steep learning curve. Just a tool that works the way the job demands.
How Does AutoScene Draw Integrate with State Crash Reporting Systems?
One of the biggest reasons Louisiana chose ASD was its direct integration with the state's LA eCrash software system. Here's what that means in practice:
Automatic data transfer: Critical data (including vehicle VIN information) flows directly from the crash report into the diagram before an officer even opens the drawing canvas. No redundant data entry. No transcription errors.
Geolocation-based scene generation: Using GPS coordinates captured at the scene, ASD instantly generates a real-world road layout complete with intersections, lane configurations, and road geometry. The foundation of the diagram is built in seconds.
Completion in under 30 seconds: Between the pre-populated data and the auto-generated road layout, officers can complete a professional, to-scale diagram in a fraction of the time it used to take.
This kind of integration is what separates modern law enforcement diagramming software from the legacy tools still in use across most of the country. SmartSafety Software's diagramming tools integrate with over 60 records management systems nationwide, making them the most connected diagramming platform in public safety.
Why Did Louisiana Choose AutoScene Draw?
Louisiana didn't make this decision overnight. CARTS and SmartSafety Software have been partners since 2004, when the state first adopted SmartSafety's Easy Street Draw platform. That's more than two decades of trust, collaboration, and field-tested performance.
The transition to ASD was driven by clear, practical factors:
Familiarity: Louisiana's officers already knew SmartSafety products. ASD builds on that foundation with a modern interface that veteran users recognize immediately and new users learn fast.
System integration: Direct connection to LA eCrash eliminated redundant workflows and reduced errors.
Responsive support: From statewide deployment planning to everyday field questions, SmartSafety's team delivers hands-on, agency-focused service, not a ticket queue and a chatbot.
As Cory Hutchinson, Director of LSU CARTS, put it: "We're proud to lead the way as the first statewide ASD deployment in the nation."
What Can Officers Do with ASD Beyond Crash Diagramming?
This is where the story gets bigger. AutoScene Draw isn't a crash-only tool, it's the Swiss Army knife of diagramming for an entire agency. Louisiana's 9,700+ officers now have a single platform that handles:
Crash Diagrams — The bread and butter. To-scale, crash scene diagrams, generated in seconds
Crime Scene Documentation — Map evidence placement, witness positions, entry/exit points, and more with precision
Active Shooter & Tactical Planning — Build tactical layouts for SWAT entries, threat assessments, and after-action reviews
Festivals & Event Planning — Diagram road closures, crowd control barriers, vendor placements, and emergency egress routes
Dignitary Visits & Motorcade Routes — Plan security perimeters, staging areas, and motorcade paths with accuracy
Fire Pre-Plans — Map building layouts, hydrant locations, hazmat zones, and apparatus staging.
This versatility means agencies don't need five different tools for five different jobs. One platform. Every scenario. That's the kind of value that command staff and budget planners notice.
What Does This Mean for Other States?
Louisiana just wrote the playbook. And the question every other state should be asking is simple: Why aren't we doing this?
Here's the reality:
Officers in every state are still wasting hours on manual diagramming.
Crash data is being entered twice (once in the report, once in the diagram), introducing errors that can undermine investigations and courtroom testimony.
Agencies are running legacy software that doesn't talk to their records management systems.
Louisiana solved all of that with a single statewide deployment. Over 148,000 crashes are documented annually, now backed by a platform that's faster, more accurate, and fully integrated with the state's existing data infrastructure.
SmartSafety Software's AutoScene Draw already integrates with 60+ RMS platforms and is trusted by over 300,000 law enforcement officers worldwide. The technology is ready. The integration model is proven. And now, there's a live, statewide proof of concept that other states can point to.
Ready to Bring AutoScene Draw to Your State?
Whether you're a state agency exploring a statewide deployment, a department looking to upgrade your diagramming tools, or an RMS partner interested in integration, we'd like to talk.
AutoScene Draw is built for every officer, every agency, and every scenario. Louisiana just proved it at scale.