Scientific working group on gunshot residue (SWGGSR): a progress report

Michael A. Trimpe

doi:10.1117/12.887503

7 June 2011 Scientific working group on gunshot residue (SWGGSR): a progress report

Michael A. Trimpe

Proceedings Volume 8036, Scanning Microscopies 2011: Advanced Microscopy Technologies for Defense, Homeland Security, Forensic, Life, Environmental, and Industrial Sciences; 803606 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887503
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The Scientific Working Group on Gunshot Residue (SWGGSR) was founded in 2007. Twenty-four experienced and well-recognized scientists throughout the world are working toward internationally accepted guidelines in the analysis of gunshot residue. With this goal in mind the group has set up specific committees to cogitate and develop recommendations in key areas of gunshot residue analysis. The SWGGSR meets annually and is in constant contact throughout the year via email. In 2007 SWGGSR assumed responsibility for updating ASTM E-1588 the Standard Guide for Gunshot Residue Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/ Energy Dispersive Xray Spectrometry. In 2010 a revised E-1588 was published. The SWGGSR is currently working on a more comprehensive guide that will be published through NIJ (National Institute of Justice) and available for free to everyone in the world. In addition, we have attended meetings hosted by the federal government's SoFs (Subcommittee on Forensic Science) IWG (Interagency Working Groups) to insure our input on the future of forensic science in the Untied States.

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Michael A. Trimpe "Scientific working group on gunshot residue (SWGGSR): a progress report", Proc. SPIE 8036, Scanning Microscopies 2011: Advanced Microscopy Technologies for Defense, Homeland Security, Forensic, Life, Environmental, and Industrial Sciences, 803606 (7 June 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887503

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