In criminal investigations, the crime scene investigation process is crucial for reconstructing crimes and ensuring the successful completion of judicial procedures. The development of digital technologies offers new opportunities for the professionals of the future to work more efficiently and accurately.
During the Faculty Innovation Day at the Faculty of Law Enforcement of the National University of Public Service, second- and third-year students were introduced to a development by the Infocommunications and Information Technology National Laboratory (INFOLAB).
Tibor Károly Kellessy, innovation expert, guided participants into the field of virtual and augmented reality technologies applicable in law enforcement. The core of the innovation lies in the fact that every visible element of a crime scene can be digitally captured using a novel method, which is then processed by specialized software to build a 3D model. This model can function both in augmented and virtual reality, making future scene walkthroughs and various measurements easier than ever before in a virtual environment.
During the presentation, adventurous students had the opportunity to step into a virtual replica of a crime scene using VR technology, allowing them to conduct detailed investigations and analyze evidence.
Digital crime scene investigation plays a key role in modern policing, as the use of digital technologies enables professionals to collect more precise and detailed data. This not only supports criminal investigations and the justice system but, with the help of automated processing and analytical methods, can also reduce the time and costs required for investigations.
The development is being implemented within the framework of the Infocommunications and Information Technology National Laboratory at IdomSoft Zrt.