Criminalytics

The latest study reveals how Apple’s LiDAR technology, paired with the Recon-3D app, transforms iPhones into powerful 3D scanners for documenting crime and crash scenes. Using an iPhone 13 Pro, researchers found the workflow to be quick and simple, allowing precise 3D documentation in under 2 minutes—no special training required! This groundbreaking tech makes high-quality 3D documentation accessible, reducing costs…

A recent study by Nabrawi & Alanazi (2023) demonstrates how machine learning can combat healthcare fraud in Saudi Arabia. Using techniques like Random Forest (RF), Logistic Regression (LR), and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), the models achieved impressive accuracy rates (RF: 98.21%, LR: 80.36%, ANN: 94.64%). Key fraud indicators? Policy type, education, and age. Fraud in healthcare drains resources and raises…

High-speed chases are risky for officers, suspects, and bystanders. Enter StarChase—a groundbreaking tech that uses GPS-enabled darts to track fleeing vehicles in real time. Once the dart attaches, officers can end the chase and track the suspect remotely, minimizing danger. Mass State Police Lt. Colonel Mark Cyr shared how StarChase allows troopers to de-escalate situations, protecting everyone involved. Sgt. Joseph…

When traditional photos and videos fall short, 3D modeling steps in to revolutionize forensic evidence. Imagine virtually walking through a crime scene, analyzing every angle with unparalleled precision. Using advanced FARO laser scans, investigators can recreate incidents like accidents or crimes, providing interactive and immersive reconstructions for judges and juries. In one case, 3D modeling helped prove a client wasn’t…

In their study, researchers from @UTSA, @UofMontana, and @UofPortland propose a blockchain-based framework to enhance ballistics and gun tracing. By streamlining firearm data—from manufacturing to sale and transfer—this decentralized solution addresses critical gaps in current systems, such as data inconsistencies and inefficiencies. With blockchain’s transparency, integrity, and immutability, investigators can trace firearms more effectively, accelerating crime investigations and fostering accountability.…

A growing number of missing person cases remain unresolved, but machine learning (ML) is helping law enforcement solve these mysteries faster. A new project utilizes facial recognition and ML algorithms like SVM and KNN to identify missing persons based on various features such as gender, age, and location. By training a model with data from Kaggle, the system can accurately…

Monogram is using AI to help transform juvenile justice with an innovative tool aimed at reducing youth incarceration. In collaboration with Harvard’s Center for Law, Brain & Behavior (CLBB), Monogram has developed an AI-powered digital library that provides accessible, comprehensible research on adolescent brain science and behavior. This resource, designed for incarcerated youth, legal teams, and justice system professionals, offers…

A novel approach in digital forensics is transforming investigations by automating timeline reconstructions. Researchers Hargreaves and Patterson developed a framework that extracts millions of low-level events, like file modifications or Registry updates, from disk images and identifies high-level events such as USB device connections or Google searches. This innovative system leverages SQLite for data storage and employs Python-based tools to…