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.

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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.

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• Authors: Committee on Law and Justice, Committee On National Statistics, Accuracy Committee to Assess the Feasibility, Accuracy and Technical Capability of a National Ballistics Database Committee to Assess the Feasibility, Committee to Assess the Feasibility Accu, Committee to Assess the Feasibility Accuracy and Technical Capability of a National Ballistics Database, Division Of Behavioral And Social Scienc, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Materials Advisory Board, National Research Council
• Assisted by: Daniel L Cork (Editor), Daniel L. Cork (Editor), Eugene S Meieran (Editor), Eugene S. Meieran (Editor), Carol V Petrie (Editor), Carol V. Petrie (Editor), John E Rolph (Editor), John E. Rolph (Editor)
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2008
• EAN: 9780309117241
• ISBN: 978-0-309-11724-1
• No. of pages: 344
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 224 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 549 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories