The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announces its implementation of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), a technology proven to assist in solving gun-related crimes across the United States. By uploading evidence such as shell casings and bullets into this national database, investigators can potentially link evidence to ongoing or past cases, with results often available in just hours or days.
This advancement follows successful use of NIBIN by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office since 2019, and highlights a collaborative effort among local law enforcement and federal agencies to combat gun violence. Recently, 20 shell casings linked to a drive-by shooting led to connections with three homicides and five additional shootings, showcasing the database’s effectiveness in targeting violent offenders in communities.
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