Preventing miscarriages of justice: A review of forensic firearm identification
RS Bolton-King - Science & Justice, 2016 - Elsevier
The role of a firearm examiner is wide ranging, involving tasks that require scientific
understanding in aspects of chemistry, physics and biology. This article aims to provide a …
understanding in aspects of chemistry, physics and biology. This article aims to provide a …
The effect of gunshot detection technology on evidence collection and case clearance in Kansas City, Missouri
Objectives This study tests whether (1) shots fired calls for service in the gunshot detection
technology (GDT) target area are more likely to be classified as unfounded;(2) police …
technology (GDT) target area are more likely to be classified as unfounded;(2) police …
Forensic evidence in homicide investigations and prosecutions
T McEwen, W Regoeczi - Journal of forensic sciences, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Even though forensic evidence is collected at virtually every homicide scene, only a few
studies have examined its role in investigation and prosecution. This article adds to the …
studies have examined its role in investigation and prosecution. This article adds to the …
Analyzing approaches to the backlog of untested sexual assault kits in the USA
Motivated by the debate over how to deal with the huge backlog of untested sexual assault
kits in the USA, we construct and analyze a mathematical model that predicts the expected …
kits in the USA, we construct and analyze a mathematical model that predicts the expected …
Examining the impact of a crime gun intelligence center
With gun crime on the rise, efforts to curb this form of violence have captured the attention of
government agencies and police departments alike. One form of such efforts is the …
government agencies and police departments alike. One form of such efforts is the …
Technology and homicide investigation
This chapter reviews the current literature on four contemporary uses for technology in
homicide investigations, along with the impact of the technologies on the effectiveness of …
homicide investigations, along with the impact of the technologies on the effectiveness of …
A mixed-methods evaluation of the phoenix crime gun liaison program: Leveraging patrol officers for investigations
Despite considerable attention to gun violence, crime gun investigations have received
limited empirical focus. Research suggests that reliance on specialized investigators and …
limited empirical focus. Research suggests that reliance on specialized investigators and …
Forensic Evidence and Criminal Investigations: The Impact of Ballistics Information on the Investigation of Violent Crime in Nine Cities,
We explore the impact of information from ballistics imaging hit reports on the investigation
into violent crimes. Ballistics imaging hits link two crimes involving the same firearm by …
into violent crimes. Ballistics imaging hits link two crimes involving the same firearm by …
Criminal investigative effort in sexual assaults: Findings from a sample of cases with unsubmitted sexual assault kits
Abstract According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, more than 125,000 sexual
assaults were reported to the police annually from 2015 to 2018. The number of crimes …
assaults were reported to the police annually from 2015 to 2018. The number of crimes …
The results of CODIS-Hit investigations in a sample of cases with unsubmitted sexual assault kits
The use of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) evidence in criminal cases, especially
exonerations, has received high levels of public and media attention. Studies show DNA …
exonerations, has received high levels of public and media attention. Studies show DNA …