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| − | + | The '''[[Integrated Ballistics Identification System]]''', or '''''IBIS''''', is the brand of the [[Automated firearms identification]] system manufactured by Forensic Technology WAI, Inc., of Montreal, Canada. | |
==Use== | ==Use== | ||
IBIS has been adopted as the platform of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Program, which is spearheaded by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ([[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|ATF]]). The integration of technology into over 200 sites across the US <ref>[http://www.forensictechnologyinc.com/c4-3.html Forensic Technology]</ref> facilitates sharing of information between different law enforcement groups. The rapid dissemination of ballistics information, in turn, allows for tracking of gun-specific information and connection of a particular firearm to multiple crimes irrespective of geographic location. | IBIS has been adopted as the platform of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Program, which is spearheaded by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ([[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|ATF]]). The integration of technology into over 200 sites across the US <ref>[http://www.forensictechnologyinc.com/c4-3.html Forensic Technology]</ref> facilitates sharing of information between different law enforcement groups. The rapid dissemination of ballistics information, in turn, allows for tracking of gun-specific information and connection of a particular firearm to multiple crimes irrespective of geographic location. | ||
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==In Television== | ==In Television== | ||
| − | IBIS is frequently mentioned in modern television programs, fictional and otherwise, that use forensics to aid in solving crimes. These television shows include CSI: | + | IBIS is frequently mentioned in modern television programs, fictional and otherwise, that use forensics to aid in solving crimes. These television shows include CSI: and its spinoffs, amongst others. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
