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Creating crime scene 3D model with body wear camera footage

Publication date: 11.12.2023

Archives of Forensic Medicine and Criminology, 2023, Vol. 73 (2), pp. 159 - 167

https://doi.org/10.4467/16891716AMSIK.23.013.18688

Authors

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Krzysztof Maksymowicz
3D Analysis Laboratory Department of Forensic Medicine of Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
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Łukasz Szleszkowski
3D Analysis Laboratory Department of Forensic Medicine of Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
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Aleksandra Kuzan
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University
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Wojciech Tunikowski
Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8728-6571 Orcid
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Creating crime scene 3D model with body wear camera footage

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop a methodology for creating 3D images of crime scenes based on footage from cameras used by emergency services. To accomplish this, a research experiment was conducted, which consisted of re-enactment of a crime scene and simulation of the actions of the emergency team. The experiment did not illustrate a real case. The scenario was developed and dedicated for the purpose of the research.


The research material 
of this study consists of footage recorded in digital video format. The footage shows the course of a re-enacted intervention of emergency services at the crime scene. The re-enactment, which was a research experiment, was arranged under conditions close to real ones. The 3D model of the scene was created in three stages: video analysis and 3D reconstruction of the spatial position of the camera; 3D modelling of the figure of the participant with reconstruction of the position similar to the one in the recording; and 3D scanning of the scene of the simulated crime, assembly of individual elements, and scaling to real dimensions.


The result
 (a 3D model) was presented in the form of a set of images: horizontal projections, vertical sections, and isometric and perspective views of the model. Technical data of the research equipment as well as other relevant information was presented in tables and diagrams.

This study demonstrated that graphic data obtained unintentionally and through alternative recording sources may significantly complement the data collected in the course of routine medico-legal and forensic activities. The use of cameras during the actions of rescue and emergency services allows us to obtain information of significant importance for medico-legal and forensic analyses. The footage from cameras of emergency services makes it possible to obtain a 3D image of the crime scene for further medico-legal and forensic analyses

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Information: Archives of Forensic Medicine and Criminology, 2023, Vol. 73 (2), pp. 159 - 167

Article type: Original article

Titles:

English:

Creating crime scene 3D model with body wear camera footage

Polish:

Tworzenie obrazu 3D miejsca zdarzenia kryminalnego w oparciu o zapis video z rejestratorów służb interwencyjnych

Authors

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4876-1733

Krzysztof Maksymowicz
3D Analysis Laboratory Department of Forensic Medicine of Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4876-1733 Orcid
All publications →

3D Analysis Laboratory Department of Forensic Medicine of Wroclaw Medical University, Poland

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4539-0391

Łukasz Szleszkowski
3D Analysis Laboratory Department of Forensic Medicine of Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4539-0391 Orcid
All publications →

3D Analysis Laboratory Department of Forensic Medicine of Wroclaw Medical University, Poland

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4264-8174

Aleksandra Kuzan
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4264-8174 Orcid
All publications →

Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8728-6571

Wojciech Tunikowski
Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8728-6571 Orcid
All publications →

Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Published at: 11.12.2023

Received at: 27.07.2023

Accepted at: 24.10.2023

Article status: Open

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Percentage share of authors:

Krzysztof Maksymowicz (Author) - 25%
Łukasz Szleszkowski (Author) - 25%
Aleksandra Kuzan (Author) - 25%
Wojciech Tunikowski (Author) - 25%

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Maksymowicz, K, Szleszkowski, Ł, Kuzan, A, Tunikowski, W. Creating crime scene 3D model with body wear camera footage. Archives of Forensic Medicine and Criminology 2023, 159-167 (2023)