@article{ref1,
title="A discussion on the usefulness of a shared European ballistic image database",
journal="Science and justice",
year="2012",
author="De Ceuster, J. and Hermsen, R. and Mastaglio, M. and Nennstiel, R.",
volume="52",
number="4",
pages="237-242",
abstract="The introduction of electronic systems into the comparison of weapon marks in the mid 1990s caused a revolution in the discipline of &quot;forensic ballistics&quot;. Most European states now use this technology to search their national open case files. Globalisation of crime and the loss of effective border controls have made the idea of a unified European ballistic system seem logical. The article critically considers the requirements and possible outcomes of such a system. Based on the experience of forensic practitioners it seems probable that a shared European electronic ballistic system will be of a very limited value at present. Further improvements of existing systems to reach compatibility are encouraged.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1355-0306",
doi="10.1016/j.scijus.2011.12.003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2011.12.003"
}