NIBIN, IAFIS, and CODIS are all databases used to identify evidence after a crime.
NIBIN stands for national integrated ballistic information network. NIBIN is “a national database of digital images of spent bullets and cartridge cases that were found at crime scenes or test fired from confiscated weapons” (“Law Enforcement,” n.d.). NIBIN was created in 1999. Before this organization firearm examiners would compare each piece of evidence themselves. Since its establishment NIBIN has accomplished “2.8 million images of evidence and 74,000 hits” (“Fact sheet” n.d.). To use NIBIN examiners will enter cartridge casing information into the database that compares it against other evidence. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives …show more content…
IAFIS houses the fingerprints and criminal histories of 70 million subjects in the criminal master file, 31 million civil prints and fingerprints from 73,000 known and suspected terrorists processed by the U.S. or by international law enforcement agencies” (FBI.gov). “Just a few years ago, substantial delays were a normal part of the fingerprint identification process, because fingerprint cards had to be physically transported and processed. A fingerprint check could often take three months to complete. The FBI formed a partnership with the law enforcement community to revitalize the fingerprint identification process, leading to the development of the IAFIS. The IAFIS became operational in July 1999” (All about integrated…). IAFIS is ran by the FBI. Fingerprints are collected from other government agencies to compare for evidence. IAFIS is used as a part of background checks to check criminal …show more content…
CODIS is used for DNA searches. “The FBI Laboratory’s CODIS began as a pilot software project in 1990, serving 14 state and local laboratories. The DNA Identification Act of 1994 formalized the FBI’s authority to establish a National DNA Index System (NDIS) for law enforcement purposes. Today, over 190 public law enforcement laboratories participate in NDIS across the United States. Internationally, more than 90 law enforcement laboratories in over 50 countries use the CODIS software for their own database initiatives” (fbi.gov). When in use analysts will compare DNA evidence to evidence already collected and in the system. The FBI run CODIS as well. Most any law enforcement can use
NIBIN stands for national integrated ballistic information network. NIBIN is “a national database of digital images of spent bullets and cartridge cases that were found at crime scenes or test fired from confiscated weapons” (“Law Enforcement,” n.d.). NIBIN was created in 1999. Before this organization firearm examiners would compare each piece of evidence themselves. Since its establishment NIBIN has accomplished “2.8 million images of evidence and 74,000 hits” (“Fact sheet” n.d.). To use NIBIN examiners will enter cartridge casing information into the database that compares it against other evidence. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives …show more content…
IAFIS houses the fingerprints and criminal histories of 70 million subjects in the criminal master file, 31 million civil prints and fingerprints from 73,000 known and suspected terrorists processed by the U.S. or by international law enforcement agencies” (FBI.gov). “Just a few years ago, substantial delays were a normal part of the fingerprint identification process, because fingerprint cards had to be physically transported and processed. A fingerprint check could often take three months to complete. The FBI formed a partnership with the law enforcement community to revitalize the fingerprint identification process, leading to the development of the IAFIS. The IAFIS became operational in July 1999” (All about integrated…). IAFIS is ran by the FBI. Fingerprints are collected from other government agencies to compare for evidence. IAFIS is used as a part of background checks to check criminal …show more content…
CODIS is used for DNA searches. “The FBI Laboratory’s CODIS began as a pilot software project in 1990, serving 14 state and local laboratories. The DNA Identification Act of 1994 formalized the FBI’s authority to establish a National DNA Index System (NDIS) for law enforcement purposes. Today, over 190 public law enforcement laboratories participate in NDIS across the United States. Internationally, more than 90 law enforcement laboratories in over 50 countries use the CODIS software for their own database initiatives” (fbi.gov). When in use analysts will compare DNA evidence to evidence already collected and in the system. The FBI run CODIS as well. Most any law enforcement can use