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Sale of Projectina to Heligan Group
Ultra Forensic Technology (UFT) today announces that it has agreed to sell its Projectina AG busi...
09 August 2021

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Forensic Technology Signs Five-Year US$85 million Contract with ATF
Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology announced today that it has been awarded a five-year frame...
05 April 2019

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Uganda police use IBIS to complement National Firearms Registration initiatives
18 November 2018

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New Federal Grants Seek to Boost Prosecutions of Gun Ballistics Cases
05 November 2018

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Accidental shooting, new technology help police crack metro crimes
10 October 2018

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Lexington Police expands use of high-tech database to solve violent crime
17 October 2018

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ATF bullet matching mobile lab helps fight Houston gun violence
19 April 2018

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Winston-Salem police get new database resource to solve firearms cases
15 May 2018

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Inside gun range to show how agents test firearms to solve gun violence cases
‘It’s personal’ | ATF takes KHOU 11 News inside gun range to show how agents test firearms to sol...
22 February 2022

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31 March 2022

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Ultra Forensic Technology and ANDE Corporation announce their Strategic Alliance with the common goal of reducing firearm violence
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21 July 2022

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File Management and Data Sharing
Ron Nichols
01 December 2020

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Standardized Training and Testing
Ron Nichols
01 November 2020

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A Defendable Error Rate Has Arrived!
Ron Nichols
01 October 2020

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Reinforcing Individuality
Ron Nichols
01 September 2020

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More Efficient Processing: Reducing Backlog and Achieving Greater Objectivity
Ron Nichols
01 August 2020

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Moving Toward Greater Objectivity
Ron Nichols
01 July 2020

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Making NIBIN an organizational lifestyle
Ron Nichols
01 December 2019

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To Glock or not to Glock? Update on firing pin shapes
Andrew Boyle
01 October 2019

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3 Key Developments in the Evolution of Bullet Acquisition Technology
Michel Paradis, Product Manager – IBIS
01 August 2019

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Best Practices for Creating a “High-Hit” IBIS Database
When planning the integration of IBIS® into your policing of a city, state/province and/or countr...
01 July 2019

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Developing an Effective Strategy to Review Correlation Results: a Lesson in Cost-Benefit Analysis
Ron Nichols
01 June 2019

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The Importance of Interdependence
Ron Nichols
01 May 2019

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Hiring the right people for IBIS: sometimes, finding the best person means going against your best instincts
Ron Nichols
01 April 2019

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Cast firing pins: what to look out for
Andrew Boyle
01 April 2019

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Making Ghost Guns a Little Less Scary
Andrew Boyle
01 March 2019

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Tastes great! Solves homicides! Prevents shootings!
Ron Nichols
01 February 2019

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Are you cutting off the ends of the ham?
Ron Nichols
01 December 2018

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Decreasing the Backlog to meet the needs of Law Enforcement
An interview with Forensics Services Chief Pam Hofsass.
01 November 2018

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Exhibit Acquisitions: Double Dipping is Bad (Except When It’s Good)
Andrew Boyle
01 November 2018
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A Brief 30-Year History of IBIS
Forensic Technology (FT) is the pioneer of automated ballistic identification, and the creator of...
02 August 2022
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Elevating Community Engagement and Relationships to Reduce Gun Violence
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The Wichita Crime Gun Intelligence Center: a Unique Law Enforcement University Partnership Approach
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Preserving and Enhancing Your Violent Crime Reduction Program in the Era of “De-funding’’
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Establishing a Crime Gun Intelligence Program Within Your Agency Region
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Making Gun Crime a Priority in Your Region – Enforcing the Laws on the Books
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Sustainable Crime Gun Intelligence Strategies
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An Innovative Strategy for Managing Firearm Related Casework
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Forensics at the Speed of Crime
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Writing Winning Grant Proposals For A Regional Preventative Crime Gun Strategy
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Grant Writing Made Easy
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Forensic Led Policing
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Overlaying Digital Intelligence and Ballistics Technology to Enhance Investigations
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Gun Crime Investigative Cycle – Bridging the Gaps
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NIBIN-Led Policing: a Prosecutor’s Perspective
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IBIS 3.2 New Features
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IBIS v3.2 – Faster Correlation Reviews and Seamless Data Interchange
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IBIS TRAX-HD3D Introducing New Features
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Set the Outlines with an Elliptical type Cartridge Case using IBIS TRAX-HD3D | BRASSTRAX
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Working at The Speed of Crime
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The 13 Critical Tasks: An Inside Out Approach to Solving More Gun Crime, 3rd Edition
by Pete Gagliardi
01 October 2019
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Seeking Interoperability of Ballistic Identification Systems
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IBIS – GunOps – ShotSpotter: The Spears of the Trident
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Link and Solve More Gun Crime
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What’s more important than solving a homicide?
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Regional Crime Gun Processing Protocols
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Research Paper on Bullets Fired from 10 Consecutively Rifled Pistol Barrels
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White Paper: Transnational Organized Crime and Gun Violence: A Case for Ballistic Intelligence Sharing
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IBIN Handbook (2nd Edition)
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The International Trade in Endangered Species and the Firearm Nexus
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Objective Identification of Bullets Based on 3D Pattern Matching and Line Counting Scores
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INTERPOL Ballistic Information Network: Police Link Crimes, Guns & Suspects Across National Borders
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Boston Case Study
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Trinidad Case Study
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No Gun Left Behind : New Jersey’s Inside-Out Approach to Gun Crime
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NIBIN Glendale Church Shooting

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01 February 2022

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Introduction to Forensic Firearms Identification
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The Primer: Episode 7
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Quantum 3D Microscope | Introducing a game changer for firearm and toolmark examiners
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Multi-Caliber Quantitative Analysis
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Q3M vs. CCM
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Examining Damaged Bullets with the Quantum 3D Microscope
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Cutting-edge Technology Helps Solve Canadian Gun Crime
Canadian law enforcement agencies are grappling with a surge in gun violence, and are turning to...
08 March 2023

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A look at the tech used to solve Albuquerque shootings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department credits technology with helping dete...
19 January 2023

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President Biden Announces New Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Make Our Communities Safer
Forensic ballistics analysis and data sharing – and NIBIN in particular – are critical in helping...
16 March 2023

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A Collaborative Approach to Solving Firearm-Related Crimes Nationwide
Major law enforcement leaders agree - ballistics data sharing networks are the most useful tool a...
30 March 2023
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The Primer: Episode 12

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Inside IBIS: The Technology Helping Law Enforcement Solve Crimes Worldwide
Introduction As the world’s most advanced ballistic identification solution, Ultra Forensics' In...
11 April 2023
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NIBIN Toolkit for Prosecutors

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President Biden issues executive order to tackle gun violence with national program that leverages Canadian technology
On March 14, 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order instructing federal law enf...
09 May 2023
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The Primer: Episode 13
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4 Essential features of the modern comparison microscope
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01 November 2019

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01 February 2022
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01 February 2022
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The Primer: Episode 15
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Model of the Behavior of the IBIS Correlation Scores in a Large Database of Cartridge Cases
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LeadsOnline Acquires Forensic Technology Inc. from Ultra Electronics
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05 September 2023

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The Primer - Firearms 101: Part 1
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The Primer: Episode 17

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Who killed Sheila Wallace?
Every night, Sheila Wallace would regularly walk her dog in McGowan Park not far from her home. W...
11 October 2023

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Research on a 15-Year Statewide Program to Generate Enhanced Investigative Leads on Crime Gun Violence
Written by Glenn L. Pierce, David Lambert, Daniel Trovato, and Peter Gagliardi, this study examin...
20 October 2023
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The Primer: Episode 18

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Leading the Way: New Jersey's Revolutionary Strategy in Tackling Gun Violence
Introduction: In an era where gun violence remains a pressing concern, New Jersey has emerged as...
16 November 2023

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Firearm Forensics: Unwavering Truth in the Face of Scrutiny
Introduction: In a world where forensic science often faces skepticism, recent studies have reinf...
05 December 2023
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The Primer: Episode 19

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Unity in Action: NJSP and Hackensack Police Lead the Charge Against Gun Violence - A Case Study
Atlantic City, New Jersey - In the heart of New Jersey, a narrative of loss, resilience, and coll...
03 February 2024
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The Primer: Episode 25

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Green Bay Police Department's Success Story: Leveraging IBIS and NIBIN to Enhance Public Safety
Green Bay, Wisconsin. In a remarkable achievement for community safety, the Green Bay Police Depa...
16 February 2024

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NIBIN and Video Unveil the Truth: Tampa's Homicide Suspect Apprehended
Tampa, Florida – In a striking example of cutting-edge investigative techniques and relentless de...
23 February 2024
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The Primer: Episode 26

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Leveraging Technology to Combat Crime: The Success Story of the ATF's NIBIN Program in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland - In a groundbreaking operation against the violent street gang known as the...
29 February 2024

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Leveraging Technology to Solve Crimes: A Case Study of Providence Police Department's Success
Providence, Rhode Island - In a world where technology increasingly intersects with law enforceme...
29 February 2024

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The Cutting Edge of IBIS Technology: Solving the Robbery at Kwaggafontein Police Station
Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga (South Africa). In a remarkable demonstration of advanced technology's...
29 February 2024

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Houston-Soto Aggravated Robbery: Unveiling a Web of Crime
Houston, Texas – The convergence of technology and relentless investigative efforts once again pr...
29 February 2024

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Innovative Technology Leads to Breakthrough in Firearm Trafficking Case
Edmonton, Alberta (CANADA). In a remarkable display of technological prowess and investigative di...
16 March 2024
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The Primer: Episode 27

Firearm and Tool Mark Identification – IBIS®
Forensic Technology offers the world’s most advanced ballistic identification solution, IBIS® (In...
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Revolutionizing Gun Crime Investigations with Automated Ballistic Identification
In an era where gun crime continues to pose significant challenges across the globe, law enforcem...
10 May 2024
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The Primer: Episode 29

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Reducing Gun Violence Through Integrated Forensic Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Sharing

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Building a Preventive Crime Gun Strategy: A Playbook for Success
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01 July 2019

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