Using Virtual Reality Systems for Crime Scene Reconstruction

Trushchenkov, Igor; Bulgakov, Vladimir; Yarmak, Kirill; Bulgakova, Elena; Trushchenkova, Irina

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-87034-8_24

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“…3D scanners and structured light scanning have been yielded in forensic applications such as clinical forensic medicine [37,38], face recognition [39] and reconstruction of crime incidents [40,41]. Reconstruction in crime scenes took different shapes, such as the simulation approach, which involves creating the scene using computer graphics with the aid of game engines to be displayed using VR kit [4]. Other studies reconstructed crime scenes by integrating multiple technologies such as 3D animated graphics, motion tracking, natural language processing and computer vision to visualise the crime in courtrooms using VR kits [42].…”

Section: B 3d Reconstructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, expert forensics and investigators are trained using forensic tools proficiently to collect evidence from the crime scene, e.g. identifying and fixing fingerprints, gunpowder or blood droplets [4]. Tangible evidence had the major contributions -77.6% in homicide crimes and 90% in felony crimesfor connecting the suspect to the crime scenes [5].…”

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Seamless Crime Scene Reconstruction in Mixed Reality for Investigation Training: A Design and Evaluation Study

Albeedan,

Kolivand,

Hammady

et al. 2024

IEEE Trans. Learning Technol.

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Investigation training in the real crime scene is a critical component of forensic science education. However, bringing young investigators to real crime scenes is costly and faces significant challenges. Mixed Reality (MR) is one of the most evolving technologies that provide unlimited possibilities for practical activities in the education sector. This paper aims to propose and evaluate a novel design of an MR system using Microsoft HoloLens 2.0 and it is tailored to work in a spatial 3D scanned and reconstructed crime scene. The system was designed to be a costly-effective experience that helps young Kuwait police officers to enhance their investigation skills. The proposed system has been evaluated through system usability, user interaction and performance metrics quantitatively via 44 young police officers, and qualitatively using the Think-aloud protocols via a group of experts. Both groups showed positive levels of usability, user interaction and overall satisfaction with minimal negative feedback. Based on the positive feedback, the system will be taken into the commercialisation stage in the future. Despite the high cost of the MR device, it was stated by experts that the system is needed to be provided as an essential tool for crime scene education and investigation practices.

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Section: B 3d Reconstructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Seamless Crime Scene Reconstruction in Mixed Reality for Investigation Training: A Design and Evaluation Study

Albeedan,

Kolivand,

Hammady

et al. 2024

IEEE Trans. Learning Technol.

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“…These imaging techniques, specifically 3D scanning and structured light scanning, have been applied in various forensic disciplines, including clinical forensic medicine (Villa et al 2018;Kottner et al 2017;Shamata and Thompson 2018), facial recognition (Lynnerup et al 2009), and crime incident reconstruction (Adamczyk et al 2017, Raneri 2018, Bolliger et al 2012, Buck et al 2013. Reconstruction in crime scenes took different shapes, such as the simulation approach, which involves creating the scene using computer graphics with the aid of game engines to be displayed using a VR kit (Trushchenkov et al 2021). Other studies reviewed the reconstruction of crime scenes by integrating multiple technologies such as 3D animated graphics, motion tracking, natural language processing and computer vision to visualise the crime in courtrooms using VR kits (Ma et al 2010).…”

Section: Crime Scene Reconstructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to a UK Home Office report, half of the cases were dropped due to a lack of supporting evidence. Thus, experts in forensic investigation are trained to use forensic tools to gather evidence from crime scenes, such as fingerprints, gunpowder, and blood droplets (Trushchenkov et al 2021). Research has shown that tangible evidence plays a significant role in linking suspects to crime scenes, accounting for 77.6% of homicide cases and 90% of felony crimes (Peterson et al 2010).…”

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Designing and evaluation of a mixed reality system for crime scene investigation training: a hybrid approach

Albeedan,

Kolivanda,

Hammady

2024

Virtual Reality

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Police investigation in real-life crime scenes is an essential aspect of forensic science education. However, the practicality of bringing young investigators to actual crime scenes is often hindered by the costs and challenges involved. In order to overcome these obstacles, new technologies such as mixed reality (MR) are being explored as potential solutions. MR technology offers an interactive and cost-effective way to simulate real-life crime scenes, providing a valuable training experience for young investigators. This paper presents a novel design of a MR system using Microsoft HoloLens 2.0, which is tailored to work in a spatial 3D scanned and reconstructed crime scene using FARO point cloud 3D scanner X130 blended with photogrammetry techniques. The system was developed through the lens of Experiential Learning Theory and designed using a participatory approach, providing a cost-effective solution to help trained Kuwaiti police officers enhance their investigative skills. In order to evaluate the system’s user experience and user interaction, the Questionnaire of User Interaction Satisfaction and User Experience Questionnaire were utilised. Forty-four young police officers evaluated the system. Police students showed positive levels of satisfaction with user interaction and overall user experience with minimal negative feedback. Female students showed higher satisfaction with the overall impression compared to male students. Based on the positive feedback regarding the system expansion, the system will be taken into the commercialisation stage in the future to be provided as an essential tool for crime scene education and investigation practices.

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“…With respect to training, specialized personnel and laypeople have previously used VR to evaluate the suitability of immersive fire scenes with varying degrees of realism, to train firefighters (Capasso et al, 2022; Engelbrecht et al, 2019; Narciso et al, 2020) and fire investigators (Pozharkova et al, 2020; Trushchenkov et al, 2021). Notably, these studies mentioned participants experiencing a high level of perceived vulnerability, stress, and fear, which may be desired features of the simulations.…”

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Virtual reality aiding fire scene investigation: A thankless endeavor or catalyst for change?

Rinaldi,

Ljungkvist,

Thomsen

et al. 2024

WIREs Forensic Science

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The training of a fire investigator should lay the foundations for a systematic, evidence‐based, and unbiased analysis of a fire scene. The ability of the investigators to determine the origin, cause and development of a fire is gained through education, experience based on on‐the‐job training and focused continuous professional development (CPD). Practitioners have met these requirements for several decades through formal examinations and specialized training. Additionally, several countries provide training in full‐scale (simulated) fire scenes for public and private sector fire investigators. These scenes may also be used for ongoing competency and proficiency testing. However, simulated fire scene setups are costly, limited to a single excavation event, and often short‐lived due to deterioration upon use and ease of contamination. The COVID‐19 pandemic highlighted the need, and provided the opportunity, for developing both virtual/hybrid training and competence testing, prompting the exploration of novel technologies in this area. A cross‐border multi‐agency partnership between academics, forensic practitioners, and forensic scientists explored the feasibility of leveraging digitalization techniques to support immersive virtual reality (VR). We outline the critical aspects and requirements beyond the challenges connected to technical feasibility, which the forensic science and judicial community demand so that technological development would be considered admissible within the justice system.This article is categorized under: Crime Scene Investigation > Crime Scene Documentation and Visualization Digital and Multimedia Science > Multimedia Forensics

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Using Virtual Reality Systems for Crime Scene Reconstruction

Cited by 5 publications

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Seamless Crime Scene Reconstruction in Mixed Reality for Investigation Training: A Design and Evaluation Study

Seamless Crime Scene Reconstruction in Mixed Reality for Investigation Training: A Design and Evaluation Study

Designing and evaluation of a mixed reality system for crime scene investigation training: a hybrid approach

Virtual reality aiding fire scene investigation: A thankless endeavor or catalyst for change?

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