3D technology is being integrated into security forces, and the Ertzaintza is no exception. Its use allows crime scenes to be reconstructed with millimeter precision, facilitating forensic investigation. Interpretation errors are avoided and judicial work is streamlined, all from a digital model.
Forensic reconstruction with volumetric models 🕵️
A practical example is the recreation of a traffic accident. By scanning the scene with a 3D laser, a digital twin is generated. Programs like RealityCapture or Agisoft Metashape process the point clouds to create meshes. Then, with Blender or MeshLab, trajectories and deformations are analyzed. This allows agents to determine speeds and impact points without relying solely on testimonies.
When the criminal prints their own alibi 😅
Imagine the suspect saying: I wasn't there, look at this plastic piece I printed for the car. And then the Ertzaintza shows them their exact replica of the scene. The guy goes pale seeing his alibi dismantled by a 3D model. Good thing they don't print alibis in plastic yet, otherwise we'd have to scan excuses too.