CYBID’s V-SIM Forensic Platform, part of the Leica Geosystems Forensic Software Suite, is redefining the approach to complex crash, collision, crime, and fire scene investigations. Its reputation as a leader in forensic simulation is built on three distinctive advantages: enhanced visualisation, advanced simulation, and immersive virtual reality.
The first and perhaps most striking advantage is its enhanced visualisation capability. V-SIM transforms raw data from 3D laser scans (Leica RTC360 and BLK360), drone imagery, and CCTV into high-fidelity, interactive three-dimensional environments.
This visual clarity is not merely aesthetic; it enables investigators to scrutinise every detail of a scene, test multiple hypotheses, and communicate findings with precision. The platform’s visualisation engine supports cinematic outputs and timeline-based storyboards, making it an invaluable asset for courtroom presentations where clarity and impact are paramount.
Simulation forms the second pillar of V-SIM’s value proposition. The software’s physics engine enables users to model dynamic events, such as multi-vehicle collisions, pedestrian impacts, blast scenarios, and more, with scientific rigour. Investigators can reconstruct the sequence of events, analyse collision dynamics, and simulate pedestrian movement or explosion effects, all within a controlled digital environment. This analytical depth supports both investigative and legal processes, ensuring that reconstructions are not only visually compelling but also grounded in reliable science.
The third unique selling point is the platform’s integration with virtual reality (VR). V-SIM’s VR module enables users to immerse themselves in reconstructed scenes, exploring environments from multiple perspectives and interacting with evidence in real time. This capability is especially valuable for training, scenario walkthroughs, and persuasive courtroom storytelling, allowing juries and legal teams to experience the scene as if they were present.
Module Overview: CRIME, CRIME lite, CRASH, and CRASH lite
V-SIM’s modular architecture ensures that agencies and investigators can select the right tool for the complexity of their case. Each module is tailored to specific investigative needs and user profiles.
CRIME Module
The CRIME module is designed for advanced forensic reconstruction of complex crime scenes. It leverages V-SIM’s complete simulation engine, enabling investigators to create high-detail, interactive 3D environments. This module excels in cases where dynamic event modelling is required, such as shootings, assaults, or multi-stage incidents. Its strengths lie in its ability to simulate bullet trajectories, pedestrian movement, and blast effects, making it indispensable for major incident investigations and terror attacks.
Intended for forensic analysts, law enforcement simulation units, and defence and prosecution experts, the CRIME module is best suited to officer-involved shootings, terrorist attacks, complex multi-stage crimes, and courtroom presentations requiring technical reconstructions.
CRIME Lite Module
CRIME Lite is a streamlined version of the CRIME module, designed for less complex or smaller crime scenes. It focuses on efficient documentation and basic visualisation, making it suitable for burglary, theft, or single-room incidents where full simulation capabilities are unnecessary.
Ideal for police officers, field investigators, and small police departments, CRIME Lite is used for burglary scenes, simple assaults, and small-scale crime documentation, as well as for fast evidence capture to maintain the chain of custody.
CRASH Module
The CRASH module is engineered for the forensic reconstruction of complex crashes and collisions. It utilises CYBID V-SIM’s advanced simulation capabilities to model multi-vehicle highway collisions, pedestrian impacts, and vehicle trajectories with scientific rigour. This module is particularly valuable for crash reconstruction experts and forensic engineering firms.
It is intended for crash reconstruction experts, forensic engineers, and multi-agency task forces. It is best suited for multi-vehicle highway collisions, pedestrian versus vehicle crashes, historical cold case reconstructions with limited physical evidence, and legal proceedings that require technical crash analysis.
CRASH Lite Module
CRASH Lite is designed for straightforward documentation of crashes and collisions. It provides essential tools for mapping impact points, measuring debris fields, and producing courtroom-ready exhibits without the complexity of full simulation.
Accessible to police officers, traffic units, and field investigators, CRASH Lite is used for single-vehicle road accidents, minor collisions, and quick scene documentation for insurance or legal reporting.
Virtual Reality (VR) Module
The VR module is a standout feature of the V-SIM Forensic Platform, allowing users to step directly into reconstructed scenes. Investigators, legal teams, and even juries can explore environments from multiple perspectives, interact with evidence, and experience the spatial relationships and dynamics of a scene in a way that traditional screens cannot offer. This immersive capability is invaluable for training, scenario walkthroughs, and persuasive courtroom storytelling, making complex reconstructions accessible and compelling for all stakeholders.
Photogrammetry Module (PHOTORECT)
The photogrammetry module, often referred to as PHOTORECT, enables precise visualisation and analysis of photographic evidence. By integrating photogrammetric techniques, users can generate accurate three-dimensional models from photographs, enhancing the detail and reliability of scene reconstructions. This module is particularly useful for cases where physical measurements are limited or where visual evidence plays a critical role in the investigation.
Created for law enforcement and forensic professionals
CYBID V-SIM serves a diverse range of customer groups. Forensic analysts and simulation experts rely on its modelling and analytical capabilities, using it to reconstruct complex events and test investigative theories. Law enforcement agencies deploy the software for major incident investigations, terror attacks, and large-scale crime scenes, where dynamic simulation and multi-source data integration are critical. Forensic engineering companies and crash reconstruction experts leverage the physics engine and reporting tools to deliver scientifically rigorous reconstructions for legal proceedings. Multi-agency task forces benefit from V-SIM’s interoperability and security features, enabling collaboration across jurisdictions while maintaining data integrity and legal compliance.
V-SIM: A catalyst for investigative excellence
The V-SIM Forensic Platform is more than just a forensic software tool; it is a catalyst for investigative excellence. Its enhanced visualisation, advanced simulation, immersive VR capabilities, and modular approach set a new benchmark for precision, efficiency, and credibility in public safety and forensic science. For agencies and experts seeking to enhance their investigative capabilities, CYBID V-SIM provides a robust and adaptable platform that addresses the challenges of contemporary forensic work.
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