An Algorithm for Forensic Toolmark Comparisons
Forensic handheld toolmark examiners currently compare toolmarks (e.g. scratch marks on wire found as part of an explosive device, or on a door frame after someone broke into a house)
Exploration of Subclass Characteristics Manufacturing
A webinar presented during the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE0 Firearm and Toolmark webinar series on the progress of our CSAFE project. This study assesses the production of subclass
Surveying Practicing Firearm Examiners
A sample (n = 79) of practicing firearm and toolmark examiners was queried about casework as well as their views about the potential role that statistics might play in future
Blind testing in firearms: Preliminary results from a blind quality control program
Open proficiency tests meet accreditation requirements and measure examiner competence but may not represent actual casework. In December 2015, the Houston Forensic Science Center began a blind quality control program
Ruger LCP Study: a two-pronged approach
This study started as an attempt to take a closer look at the rifling observed in the 380 Auto Ruger LCP pistol
Treatment of inconclusives in the AFTE range of conclusions
In the past decade, and in response to the recommendations set forth by the National Research Council Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Sciences Community (2009), scientists have
Using Machine Learning Methods to Predict Similarity of Striations on Bullet Lands
Recent advances in microscopy have made it possible to collect 3D topographic data, enabling virtual comparisons based on the collected 3D data next to traditional comparison microscopy. Automatic matching algorithms
CSAFE 2021 Field Update
The 2021 Field Update was held June 14, 2021, and served as the closing to the first year of CSAFE 2.0. CSAFE brought together researchers, forensic science partners and interested
Treatment of Inconclusive Results in Error Rates of Firearm Studies
This CSAFE webinar was held on February 10, 2021. Presenters: Heike Hofmann Professor and Kingland Faculty Fellow, Iowa State University Susan VanderPlas Research Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Alicia
CSAFE 2020 All Hands Meeting
The 2020 All Hands Meeting was held May 12 and 13, 2020 and served as the closing to the last 5 years of CSAFE research and focused on kicking off