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OverviewBallistic 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. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary PART I: Context for Ballistic Imaging Analysis, 1 Introduction 2 Firearms and Ammunition: Physics, Manufacturing, and Sources of Variability 3 Firearms Identification and the Use of Ballistics Evidence PART II: Current Ballistic Imaging and Databases, 4 Current Ballistic Imaging Technology 5 Current Ballistic Image Databases: NIBIN and the State Reference Databases 6 Operational and Technical Enhancements to NIBIN 7 Three-Dimensional Measurement and Ballistic Imaging PART III: Implications for a National Reference Ballistic Image Database, 8 Experimental Evidence on Sources of Variability and Imaging Standards 9 Feasibility of a National Reference Ballistic Image Database PART IV: Future Directions, 10 Microstamping: Alternative Technology for Tracing to Point of Sale 11 Best Standards for Future Developments in Computer-Assisted Firearms Identification References Appendix A: Gun Enforcement and Ballistic Imaging Technology in Boston--Anthony A. Braga Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , National Materials Advisory Board , Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and EducationPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9780309117241ISBN 10: 0309117240 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 10 October 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 PART I: Context for Ballistic Imaging Analysis, 1 Introduction; 4 2 Firearms and Ammunition: Physics, Manufacturing, and Sources of Variability; 5 3 Firearms Identification and the Use of Ballistics Evidence; 6 PART II: Current Ballistic Imaging and Databases, 4 Current Ballistic Imaging Technology; 7 5 Current Ballistic Image Databases: NIBIN and the State Reference Databases; 8 6 Operational and Technical Enhancements to NIBIN; 9 7 Three-Dimensional Measurement and Ballistic Imaging; 10 PART III: Implications for a National Reference Ballistic Image Database, 8 Experimental Evidence on Sources of Variability and Imaging Standards; 11 9 Feasibility of a National Reference Ballistic Image Database; 12 PART IV: Future Directions, 10 Microstamping: Alternative Technology for Tracing to Point of Sale; 13 11 Best Standards for Future Developments in Computer-Assisted Firearms Identification; 14 References; 15 Appendix A: Gun Enforcement and Ballistic Imaging Technology in Boston--Anthony A. Braga; 16 Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffReviewsAuthor InformationDaniel L. Cork, John E. Rolph, Eugene S. Meieran, and Carol V. Petrie, Editors, Committee to Assess the Feasibility, Accuracy and Technical Capability of a National Ballistics Database, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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