Crime Scene Investigation Training

Interactive 3D simulation for training law enforcement in evidence collection and anti-smuggling operations.

Developed in collaboration with the United Nations to modernize training for searching vessels suspected of smuggling migrants.

Introduction

Smuggling of migrants is a global concern often linked to criminal organizations. Proper training for law enforcement is essential to combat this issue effectively. Traditionally, this training has been classroom-based or relied on fictitious case studies, as physically boarding seized vessels for training is expensive, dangerous, and logistically difficult.

VRG was tasked by the United Nations in Thailand to address this gap. We developed a 3D Crime Scene Investigation Simulation that recreates the experience of searching a fishing vessel—modeled on those actually used in these crimes—allowing trainees to practice in a safe, repeatable, and realistic environment.

Key Features

Realistic Vessel Simulation

The project recreates a fishing vessel and its cargo spaces in high fidelity. Trainees can navigate through the cramped and complex environment of a ship, exactly as they would in a real-world operation, providing spatial awareness that classroom diagrams cannot match.

Evidence Search and Tagging

Trainees are tasked with inspecting the vessel to locate hidden evidence. The simulation provides tools to "tag" suspicious items or confirmed evidence, reinforcing the procedural steps required during a live investigation.

Accessible on Low-End Hardware

Unlike high-end VR simulations requiring expensive headsets, this project was optimized to run on standard, low-powered laptops. This ensured that the training could be deployed easily to remote training locations across South East Asia where large numbers of VR headsets were not feasible.

Decision-Making Skills

By placing trainees in a simulated operational environment, the software tests not just their knowledge of the law, but their ability to make decisions under the pressure of a realistic search scenario.

Project Details

Client: United Nations (Thailand)
Platform: PC / Laptop (Optimized for low-spec hardware)
Use Case: Law Enforcement Training, CSI, Anti-Smuggling
Environment: Fishing Vessel / Maritime

Impact

This training simulation has enabled law enforcement agencies across South East Asia to prepare officers for complex anti-smuggling operations without the need for expensive physical training setups. The accessible, laptop-based deployment has allowed the program to reach remote training facilities and scale effectively across multiple countries.