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- What are two techniques that can be used to collect the bullet? Explain the techniques.
- In your own words, explain how you would collect and preserve both the bullet and the gun.
- What challenges can you see with regard to collecting projectile evidence? Explain.
- Can you think of any circumstance in which a lodged projectile cannot be retrieved? Why or why not?
- How should the firearm found on the scene of the crime be handled by the investigator? Explain.
- What dangers do you think exist with regard to evidence contamination? Explain.
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Running head: TECHNIQUES USED TO COLLECT BULLETS
TECHNIQUES USED TO COLLECT BULLETS
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FIREARMS EVIDENCE COLLECTION
In major crimes such as homicide, burglary, assault, and rape, firearms evidence remains one of
the most encountered sources of evidence and can form a critical part of identifying perpetrators.
Apart from finding a firearm in such a crime scene, bullets and spent cartilages are also
commonly found and they form a critical part of the evidence in the investigation process. If
found, bullets and spent cartilages can be used to help identify the type of firearm used in a crime
scene as well as assisting in tracing the gun owner.
In collecting bullets and other projectiles from a...
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