About this book
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: "e;microstamping, "e; the direct imprinting of unique identifiers on firearm parts or ammunition.
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Table of contents
- COVER PAGE
- THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES
- COMMITTEE TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY, ACCURACY, AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITY OF A NATIONAL BALLISTICS DATABASE
- COMMITTEE ON LAW AND JUSTICE 2007
- COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL STATISTICS 2008
- NATIONAL MATERIALS ADVISORY BOARD 2007
- Preface
- Contents
- Tables, Figures, and Boxes
- Executive Summary
- PART I Context for Ballistic Imaging Analysis
- PART II Current Ballistic Imaging and Databases
- PART III Implications for a National Reference Ballistic Image Database
- PART IV Future Directions
- APPENDIXES
- Appendix A Gun Enforcement and Ballistic Imaging Technology in Boston
- Appendix B Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff
