TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Gunshot residue (GSR): frequency of residue types encountered in case work and background levels on control samples
JO  - Forensic science international
A1  - Gorey, Brian
A1  - Boyle, Michelle
A1  - O'Brien, Cliona M.
A1  - O'Shaughnessy, John
A1  - Daly, Dyan
A1  - Forde, Annette
SP  - e112029
EP  - e112029
VL  - 359
IS  - 
N2  - The evaluation of criminal cases involving the discharge of a firearm requires reliable and up to date information regarding the transfer and persistence of gunshot residue (GSR). Similarly, knowledge of background levels of GSR on relevant populations and awareness of the potential for contamination/secondary transfer is essential. In this paper we build on previous work published by this laboratory and provide an update on the frequency of gunshot residue types in discharged cartridge casings (DCC) encountered in casework within the Republic of Ireland. In conjunction, an examination of the types of firearms encountered in casework and the associated residue types is undertaken. Finally, a review of levels of GSR particles detected on control samples taken from members of An Garda Síochána, the Irish police is detailed. Control samples are taken before a police officer samples a detainee suspected of involvement in an incident where a firearm was discharged and/or subsequently handled.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0379-0738
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2024.112029
ID  - ref1
ER  -