Interpol Says The Metaverse is Vital to the Future of Law Enforcement The metaverse can be wielded as a crucial tool in the hands of law enforcement agencies for training,
crime prevention, and forensic analysis according to a new document released by Interpol. The report by the international organization seeks to delve into the possibilities
of the metaverse, harnessing the digital world to solve real-world problems around security and law enforcement. Interpol looks toward deploying
the metaverse as a tool to usher in the future of crime prevention through several methods that involve the digitization of the process. According to the report, virtual worlds will be used to create replicas
of real-life crime scenes to aid authorities study and improving their analysis. A major benefit of this is the preservation
even after the actual crime scene has been altered leading to better investigation as no stone will be left unturned and all possible angles monitored. Future integration of the metaverse into the legal systems in certain jurisdictions
would enable judicial officers to visit sites virtually as in the case where they visit physically. Technologies associated
with the metaverse like Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) tools will enhance how authorities deal with complex cases and offer new perspectives. A notable recommendation by Interpol is the digitization of police stations and administrative processes
which will see authorities report crimes and offer community support services virtually.
