Ballistic Imaging (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309117241)

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.

Author: National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sci,National Materials Advisory Board
ISBN-10: 0309117240
ISBN-13: 9780309117241
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2008
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 8.83h x 6.15w x 0.73d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 190