Identification parade in immersive virtual reality - A technical setup

Sieberth, Till; Seckiner, Dilan

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111602

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“…The scientific literature shows that Virtual Reality (VR) is not new to forensic science. Previous studies examined the implementation of this technology as an instrument to support a variety of applications, including but not limited to witness interrogations (Sieberth et al 2019;Sieberth and Seckiner 2023), courtroom presentations (Ma et al 2010;Sevcik et al 2022;Sieberth et al 2021;Reichherzer et al 2022;Wang et al 2019), educational purposes (Kader et al 2020;Khalilia et al 2022;Jani and Johnson 2022;Drakou and Lanitis 2016), forensic examination of injuries (Koller et al 2019) and evidence (Guarnera et al 2022), and training of forensic practitioners (Mayne and Green 2020;Karabiyik et al 2019). However, much of the research has not considered virtual reality as an operational tool for forensic investigations.…”

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Examination of fire scene reconstructions using virtual reality to enhance forensic decision-making. A case study in Scotland.

Rinaldi,

Robertson,

Strong

et al. 2024

Virtual Reality

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When attending a crime scene, first responders are responsible for identifying areas of potential interest for subsequent forensic examination. This information is shared with the police, forensic practitioners, and legal authorities during an initial meeting of all interested parties, which in Scotland is known as a forensic strategy meeting. Swift documentation is fundamental to allow practitioners to learn about the scene(s) and to plan investigative strategies, traditionally relying on word-of-mouth briefings using digital photographs, videos, diagrams, and verbal reports. We suggest that these early and critical briefings can be augmented positively by implementing an end-to-end methodology for indoor 3D reconstruction and successive visualisation through immersive Virtual Reality (VR). The main objective of this paper is to provide an integrative documentation tool to enhance the decision-making processes in the early stages of the investigation. Taking a fire scene as an example, we illustrate a framework for rapid spatial data acquisition of the scene that leverages structure-from-motion photogrammetry. We developed a VR framework that enables the exploration of virtual environments on a standalone, low-cost immersive head-mounted display. The system was tested in a two-phased inter-agency fire investigation exercise, where practitioners were asked to produce hypotheses suitable for forensic strategy meetings by (1) examining traditional documentation and then (2) using a VR walkthrough of the same premises. The integration of VR increased the practitioners’ scene comprehension, improved hypotheses formulation with fewer caveats, and enabled participants to sketch the scene, in contrast to the orientation challenges encountered using conventional documentation.

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Examination of fire scene reconstructions using virtual reality to enhance forensic decision-making. A case study in Scotland.

Rinaldi,

Robertson,

Strong

et al. 2024

Virtual Reality

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“…Recently, VR has also been shown to provide the technical capabilities to perform an identification parade; however, this application of VR still has to be investigated [20].…”

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Virtual reality for CSI training

Engström

Jankiewicz

Chirico

et al. 2023

Multimodal Image Exploitation and Learning 2023

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The EU-funded project, Real-Time On-Site Forensic Trace Qualification (RISEN) aims to enable the use of advanced sensors in the field in order to get results in near real-time. The project also aims to visualize the data by innovative means, such as in virtual reality (VR). The Swedish National Forensic Centre, NFC, has been developing methods for 3D modeling of crime scenes since 2016, and have conducted several studies in the use of VR for CSI application. This paper describes the status and possibilities with VR for CSI training and how the results from the RISEN project can be utilized within forensic training.

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Applications of VR (Virtual Reality) Technology for Detection, Investigation, and Rehabilitation

Robinson

2024

Cases on Forensic and Criminological Science for Criminal Detection and Avoidance

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This chapter explores the extensive use of virtual reality (VR) technology within the UK's criminal justice system, focusing on its applications in investigation, correction, and rehabilitation. Driven by the need for efficient training solutions, VR is employed for crime scene reconstruction, inmate rehabilitation, and offender reintegration, as illustrated through case studies and scholarly literature. The chapter delves into the intersection of VR technology with various aspects of the criminal justice system, emphasizing its potential to improve investigative practices, enhance correctional outcomes, and support offender rehabilitation. It encompasses the technical capabilities of VR, its applications in criminal investigation, forensics, correctional facility management, and offender treatment programs, while also addressing ethical considerations and best practices for implementation. By harnessing the power of VR, the UK's criminal justice system can transform its approach to investigation, corrections, and rehabilitation.

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Identification parade in immersive virtual reality - A technical setup

Cited by 3 publications

References 25 publications

Examination of fire scene reconstructions using virtual reality to enhance forensic decision-making. A case study in Scotland.

Examination of fire scene reconstructions using virtual reality to enhance forensic decision-making. A case study in Scotland.

Virtual reality for CSI training

Applications of VR (Virtual Reality) Technology for Detection, Investigation, and Rehabilitation

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