As you evaluate Crimson Trace lasers, consider the value of the investment in terms of cost savings. Crimson Trace laser sighting systems prevent shootings and are the final option in less than lethal alternatives. They are one of only a handful of equipment investments that will directly and immediately save your agency money.

Use the following outline to establish how much an officer involved shooting costs your agency. Determine your return on investment by factoring a 50% reduction in use of deadly force incidents.

Typical costs associated with use of deadly force
- Administrative leave (typically 1-2 weeks or more)
- Internal Affairs investigation (typically 1-2 weeks)
- Homicide investigation (up to 4 weeks or more)
- Crime scene processing, detective call out
- Critical Incident debriefing
- Weapons lab work from crime lab
- Use of force review
- Police Guild, union attorney
- Psychiatric counseling (possibly long term)
- Officer leave (possibly long term or permanent)
- Coroners Inquest, grand jury
- Citizen's review board
- CIVIL LITIGATION--costs may linger for years
- Expense could be devastating!