COLUMBUS, Ga., March 5 -- Columbus State University issued the following news release:

March 5, 2026

Imagine stepping into a world where textbooks and lectures disappear, replaced by the energy of a real crime scene. Undergraduate students in Columbus State University's Criminal Justice programare engaging in immersive simulations that transform them from students into investigators, tackling the complexities of crime scene management under the watchful eye of seasoned law enforcement professionals.

In CRJU 3165: Criminal Investigative Techniques, immersive crime scene simulations mimic the challenges of real investigations. Exercises immerse students in dynamic, changing scenarios that require them to handle active crime scenes from fir...