Firearms and Tool Mark Unit December 2023

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1.What protective gear is usually required in a lab’s ‘clean room’? The protective gear that is used in a lab’s clean room are gloves, googles, a lab coat, a mask, 2. What is the function of the firearm and toolkit unit? The function of the firearm and toolkit unit is to check on firearms and do mechanical functions. Test functions of firearms and bullets 3.What is proximity testing? 3b. Why is it important for forensic scientists to conduct proximity testing? Proximity testing is determining the distance a firearm was from a victim It is important for forensic scientists to conduct proximity testing so that they can know where and how far a shot was fired from 4.What is the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network? The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network captures digital images and 3D renderings of marks on fired cartridge cases that were recovered 5.Give three (3) reasons why the firearm unit maintains a large collection of firearms. It serves an important role in training and resource, it provides a reference for serial number appearance, and it is a source for replacement parts 6.How long is the firearms range? 75 feet long 7. What is the function of the firearms range? To safely test firearms when no bullet recovery is needed
8. What is a bullet recovery tank? A bullet recovery tank is used when a recovery bullet is not needed 9. If you found a firearm at a crime scene, how would you transport it to a crime lab? 9b. Why would you engage in such a measure? If I found a firearm at a crime scene I would transport it to a crime lab in a concealed box. I would engage in a measure to ensure that justice is given to the person that was harmed by the weapon. Exit Summary : One question you have after viewing the video presentation. One question I have after watching the video is how do the firearms get transported to the firearms unit lab
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