Key Takeaways
Comprehensive collection of all ballistic evidence.
- CGI concentrates on ballistic evidence that can be collected, screened, and analyzed to provide connections between events and people.
- Implement policy to comprehensively collect and submit all cartridge cases and test fires into NIBIN.
- Gunshot detection alert systems can enhance collection by notifying law enforcement of shooting events that are not reported by citizens.
Detailed documentation of circumstances surrounding evidence recovery.
- Implement policy for responding law enforcement to canvas area of shots fired to support community outreach and awareness of law enforcement efforts in addressing gun violence.