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Ballistic Imaging

By National Research Council , Accuracy and Technical Capability of a National Ballistics Database Committee to Assess the Feasibil

Book information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
2008
ISBN
0309117240, 9780309117241
LCC
HV8077 .N38 2008
Open Library ID
OL16754499M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
12 MB (12891196 bytes)
Pages
344\345
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

"Ballistic Imaging" assesses the state of computer-based imaging technology in forensic firearms identification. The book evaluates the current law enforcement database of images of crime-related cartridge cases and bullets and recommends ways to improve the usefulness of the technology for suggesting leads in criminal investigations. It also advises against the construction of a national reference database that would include images from test-fires of every newly manufactured or imported firearm in the United States. The book also suggests further research on an alternate method for generating an investigative lead to the location where a gun was first sold: 'micro stamping', the direct imprinting of unique identifiers on firearm parts or ammunition.

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