Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Firearms identification is undergoing a major change in capability with the adoption of optical topography, which provides a 3D view of the surface of a bullet or cartridge case to capture the full range of subclass and individual characteristics.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on January 10, 2018.
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