Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />
Bullets<br />
F red bullets can be exam ned to determ ne<br />
general rifling characteristics such as caliber,<br />
physical features <strong>of</strong> the rifling impressions, and<br />
the manufacturer <strong>of</strong> the bullets. The m croscop c<br />
character st cs on ev dence bullets can be<br />
compared with test-fired bullets from a suspect<br />
firearm to determine whether the evidence bullet<br />
was fired from that firearm.<br />
Cartridge Cases or Shotshell Casings<br />
Cartr dge-case or shotshell-cas ng exam nat ons<br />
can determ ne the cal ber or gauge, the<br />
manufacturer, and whether there are marks <strong>of</strong><br />
value for compar son. The mages <strong>of</strong> quest oned<br />
cartr dge cases and shotshell cas ngs can be<br />
scanned nto the Nat onal Integrated Ball st c<br />
Informat on Network (NIBIN) to compare w th<br />
ev dence from other shoot ng nc dents. The<br />
m croscop c character st cs <strong>of</strong> ev dence cartr dge<br />
cases and shotshell cas ngs can be exam ned to<br />
determine whether they were fired from a specific<br />
firearm.<br />
Shot Pellets, Buckshot, or Slugs<br />
Exam nat ons <strong>of</strong> shot pellets, buckshot, or slugs<br />
can determ ne the s ze <strong>of</strong> the shot, the gauge <strong>of</strong><br />
the slug, and the manufacturer.<br />
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