- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- Introduction
- Objectives
- AFTE Knowledge and Ability Factors
- Measurement, Standards, and Accuracy
- Weight, Force, and Their Measurement
- Dimensional Data and Measurement Tools
- Muzzle Velocity of Bullets
- Stereo and Comparison Microscopes
- Small Tools and Supplies
- Imaging Equipment
- Field Support Equipment
- Computer-Based Technologies
- Firing Facilities
- Selected Bibliography
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
IBIS®
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A large IBIS workstation in use
Click for larger imageThe system for accomplishing these computer-based comparisons or correlations is the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS®), developed by Forensic Technology, Incorporated (FTI), of Montreal.
This technology can be configured according to the needs of an individual law enforcement agency.
Click here to visit the Forensic Technology website.
In the United States the use of this technology is coordinated by the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), a group governed by an executive board with three members, including one each from
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,
- Federal Bureau of Investigation,
- State or local law enforcement agency.
This nationally interconnected, computer-assisted system facilitates the transmission of digital images of fired bullets and cartridge cases.
Click here to visit NIBIN's website.
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| It should be stressed that a high correlation score by the IBIS® system is an investigative tool and must be followed by a documented forensic examination per laboratory protocol for presentation in court. |
