Dr. R. Ryan Rider

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Dr. Roger Ryan Rider is the founder and owner of Triple “R” Investigations, a Texas-based public safety and training firm bridging traditional investigative methods with emerging technologies. A retired police corporal with over two decades of service, Dr. Rider is a licensed private investigator (A04168201), crash reconstructionist, and national trainer specializing in AI integration, 3D scanning, and active shooter preparedness.

Holding a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University, Dr. Rider combines academic insight with real-world experience to help investigators, law enforcement, and safety professionals adopt innovative, ethical, and defensible investigative practices.

As the creator and host of The Virtual Reality Reconstructionist podcast, he continues to advance the conversation on how artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and digital forensics are transforming modern investigations.

Teaching Focus: Dr. Rider’s courses emphasize practical application, ethical responsibility, and technology readiness—equipping investigators to work smarter, safer, and more effectively in a rapidly evolving field.

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Nov 3, 2025 ∙ 6 min

iPhone LiDAR for Forensics: Why Recon-3D Meets the Daubert Validating Standard

Introduction: The Revolution in Scene Documentation Forensic investigators and reconstructionists have long relied on Terrestrial Laser Scanners (TLS) , such as the FARO Focus S350, to capture high-fidelity, measurable 3D data at crime and crash scenes. However, while these tools set the gold standard for precision, their high cost and specialized training requirements have limited widespread use. Many smaller departments and private investigators find themselves priced out of complete 3D...

Oct 16, 2025 ∙ 5 min

The Analytical Imperative: Moving from Crisis Statistics to Evidence-Based Gun Violence Prevention

2025 United States Mass Shootings By Dr. Roger Ryan Rider | Triple R Investigations (TRI) I. The Urgency of a Verifiable Epidemic When Data Becomes a Mandate As of October 2025, the United States has recorded 340 mass shootings , according to the Gun Violence Archive, a grim milestone underscoring an ongoing national emergency. Beyond political debate, this level of recurring violence has taken on the unmistakable characteristics of a public health epidemic . Where traditional policy...

Oct 8, 2025 ∙ 3 min

When Security Lapses Open Doors: Lessons from the Canutillo ISD Intruder Incident

Damien Elementary School Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for School Safety On September 30, 2025, parents in El Paso were shaken when a 43-year-old male was arrested at Damien Elementary School in Canutillo ISD and made shooting gestures while staff and children were present. The man was later arrested after admitting he intended to “send a message.” While no one was physically harmed, the incident underscores a sobering truth: school security is only as strong as its weakest link. Even with...