Firearms Identification Section

The Firearms Identification Section examines evidence found at crime scenes related to firearms.

Firearms Identification Section

Our Firearms Identification Section performs tests and identifies firearms and firearms-related evidence. Members of our unit:

  • Respond to crime scenes to find out if a firearm played a role in a crime

  • Examine and identify firearms evidence

  • Show whether certain firearms are operable

  • Destroy firearms and ammunition as ordered by a court

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