| Ballistic Imaging Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sci (Author), National Materials Advisory Board (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309117240 ISBN-13: 9780309117241 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $60.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Forensic Science |
| Dewey: 363.256 |
| LCCN: 2008015181 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.15" W x 8.83" (1.21 lbs) 322 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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: "microstamping," the direct imprinting of unique identifiers on firearm parts or ammunition. |