Processing
TRAJECTORY
Stationary
Non-stationary
Thin substrate
Entrance holes
Exit holes
Strike marks
Other physical features
Glass fragments
Torn fabric
Presumptive tests may be used to recognize, identify and/or verify projectile strike marks or holes, as well as direction of fire.
Nitrile testing (e.g. Modified Griess test)
Establish frame of reference and define spatial relationships of other objects at the scene
Visual alignment
Physical projection
Laser projection
Mathematical calculation
3-D scanners
Computer reconstruction or animation
Photographic documentation
Sketching
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Haag, Michael & Haag, Lucien (2020). Shooting Incident Reconstruction. Academic Press.
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Maloney, Michael & Housman, Donald (2014). Crime Scene Investigation Procedural Guide. CRC Press.
Ramirez, Christine & Parish-Fisher, Casie (2011). Crime Scene Processing and Investigation. CRC Press.
Standard Guide for Crime Scene Photography. OSAC Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis Subcommittee (2020, June). Retrieved August 15, 2021 from OSAC Site.