Firearms & Tool Marks Section
Firearms & Tool Marks Section
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The Firearm/Tool Mark Section of the Crime Laboratory consists of three Forensic Scientists who are responsible for the following forensic examinations:
- Bullet Analysis & comparison
- Cartridge Case / Shotshell Analysis & comparison
- Firearm Function and Identification
- Serial Number Restoration
- Range Estimation (Gunshot residue analysis and shotgun pattern testing)
- Tool Mark Analysis
- Tool to impression comparisons
- Fracture match of broken tool
- Knife (or cutting tool) comparisons to cut marks
- Footwear to Impression Analysis
- Tire to Impression Analysis