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Unit 2 Assignment 2: Ballistic Fingerprinting Technology
Ballistic Fingerprinting Technology
Michael
GS1145 Unit 2 Assignment 2

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In light of sniper shootings being on the rise for instance in the Washington area, four states are taking serious consideration in a new technology of creating a ballistic fingerprinting system enabling law enforcement the ability to trace shell casings found at crime scenes back to the maker and or buyer of the fire arm used. As of now Maryland and New York are the sole two states that are using such a database, however only a small amount of fire arms have been recorded so far which is seriously impeding the possibilities and achievements one

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