A Systematic Literature Review on the Usage of Digital Photography at Crime Scene Investigation Process

Abstract

The use of digital photography medium is dominantly used in the process of investigating criminal cases. Digital photography used in the investigation process is also known as crime scene photography, where photographic images are produced to collect evidence, documenting the scene, and subsequently, be used as a reference for criminal case investigation and prosecution process. Using systematic literature review (SLR), this study identifies the current practice of digital use of photography in the process of investigating criminal cases. Searches via electronic databases of indexed journals, namely, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science and Springer were conducted. Data is limited to these journals was produced within the years 2017 until 2021 as the latest research information. The findings consist of 28 papers that had met the criteria by which this study touched on digital photography technology such as DSLR Camera, Drone Photography, and CCTV.

Crime Light Imaging (CLI): A Novel Sensor for Stand-Off Detection and Localization of Forensic Traces

“…Both in outdoor and indoor situations, 3D crime scene reconstruction is of fundamental importance [ 5 , 6 ], where it is possible to exploit photogrammetry or to use modern 3D scanners that combine photography and laser distance measurements from the observation point or employ time-of-flight cameras. Whereas 3D scanners offer a relatively rapid and more comprehensive view of geometry of the whole scene, classical digital photography provides better information about small details, which can be then localized on 3D pictures by applying photogrammetry [ 7 , 8 ].…”