NIBIN Firearms and Testing Procedures

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What is the primary purpose of the changes related to NIBIN entry?

To track Firearms and NIBIN testing independently and improve statistical data. (correct)
To reduce the amount of testing done on firearms.
To complicate the BEAST service request process for all testing.
To delay testing turnaround time.

If a user is requesting only NIBIN entry, how will the process change?

The process will not change.
Only the service request form will be slightly modified. (correct)
The process will become completely paper-based.
The process will become significantly more complicated.

What should a user do if they need both NIBIN entry and other firearms testing?

Select only the 'Firearms' testing option.
Select both 'Firearms' and 'NIBIN' testing options. (correct)
Select only the 'NIBIN' testing option.
Submit two separate service requests.

What is the new tracking system designed to improve?

<p>Statistical data and activity tracking for both Firearms and NIBIN. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted for questions about these process changes?

<p>Anastacia Melendy, Supervising Criminalist – Pattern Matching. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is NIBIN?

NIBIN stands for the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network. It is a database used by law enforcement to match fired cartridge cases from crime scenes to firearms.

What is BEAST?

BEAST is a system used to track and manage lab case work requests.

How does NIBIN entry change BEAST requests?

BEAST service requests for NIBIN entry must be created differently to separate them from requests specific to firearms.

How does NIBIN entry change if only requesting entry?

If you are only requesting NIBIN entry, the process remains mostly the same.

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How does NIBIN entry change when combined with firearms testing?

When requesting both NIBIN entry and firearms testing, the process changes. Users must select both options in BEAST.

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Study Notes

NIBIN Entry of Firearms and Fired Cartridge Cases

NIBIN is another name for IBIS or IBIS-NIBIN
This system deals with firearms and fired cartridge cases

BEAST Service Requests Changes

BEAST Service Requests for testing firearms will need to be created differently
This will allow for separate tracking of firearms testing from other types of testing
Improvements in tracking activities and statistics related to firearms and NIBIN are goals

NIBIN Entry Changes

If only requesting NIBIN Entry, there are minimal changes
Details on the changes are in a subsequent slide

Changes in Data Entry Form

The format of the data entry form for firearms testing will change
The new form will include relevant fields for the NIBIN system

Additional Function Changes

If requesting NIBIN Entry and Firearms function or similar, the process will change
Both Firearms and NIBIN need to be selected for these types of tests