Ballistic Imaging

"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. Assesses the state of computer-based imaging technology in forensic firearms identification. This book evaluates law enforcement database of images of crime-related cartridge cases and bullets and recommends ways to improve the usefulness of technology for suggesting leads in criminal investigations. Ballistic Imaging.bmp......Page 1 Ballistic Imaging, NAS 2008.pdf......Page 2 Appendix B Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff......Page 0