Forensics Databases

what is PDQ: Paint Data Query

PDQ: automotive paint, unique combinations of layers/additives, worldwide

with PDQ: even smallest chips of paint can be analyzed

what is NAPF: National Automotive Paint File

NAPF: automotive paint database, only US vehicles

with NAPF: can identify make/model (not repaints)

what is CODIS: COmbined Dna Index System

CODIS: DNA database

what is NIBIN: National Integrated Ballistics Information Network

NIBIN: firearms/toolmarks

what is IAFIS: Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System

IAFIS: old fingerprint identification system

what is NGI: Next Generation Identification

NGI: current fingerprint identification system

when was NGI created: 2014

what is AFIT: Advanced Fingerprint Identification Technology

what is NPPS: National Palm Print System

what is RISC: Repository for Individuals of Special Concern

what is NGI-IPS: Interstate Photo System

what is IR: Iris Recognition

what is there a carpet fiber database for: automotives

Microspectrophotometer: fiber color (very specific)

what is FTIR: Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy

FTIR: measures chemical composition

footwear database: sole/heel designs, tell you manufacturer

what is EXPeRT: EXPlosives Reference Tool database