Firearm Laboratory Development
Accredited labs are not the only ones obligated to meet minimum standards. Certain quality standards and best practices in forensic science are expected not only by your clients, but by the entire justice system and the public that you serve. Bulletproof Forensic Consulting Ltd provides guidance and direct assistance to forensic firearm testing laboratories in creating and administering the performance criteria expected of any reputable forensic service provider.
Is this Service for You?
If you currently offer, or plan to offer, any of the following services and are not accredited, this service is for you:
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Test firing crime guns for IBIS
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IBIS acquisition of crime scene evidence
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IBIS correlations
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Issuing IBIS Leads or confirmed hits
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Microscopic comparison of bullets and cartridge cases
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Legal classification & mechanical assessment of firearms and ammunition
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Airgun analysis and classification
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Examination of firearm suppressors
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Serial number restoration
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Shooting reconstruction, including: impact damage assessment, distance determination & bullet path analysis (trajectories)
Meeting Expectations as a Forensic Service Provider
Best Practices
While it is true that no two forensic firearm service providers operate exactly alike, your processes, procedures and reporting formats should follow recommended guidelines and best practices.
Quality Assurance System
The expectation of a robust Quality Assurance System as a cornerstone of any forensic service provider cannot be overstated.
Documentation
Minimum documentation for any Forensic Service Provider includes a robust Procedures Manual, a Quality Control Manual and a Quality Assurance Manual.
Forensic Lab Foundational Elements
The following areas make up the necessary foundation of any credible Forensic Service Provider. Assistance in the implementation and creation of industry standard supporting documentation can be provided in any or all of the following areas:
