New technology could help Gwinnett officers solve gun-related crimes
“Let’s say two or three years from now something does happen and it relates to a weapon that we already have — it’s additional information and an investigative tool that will definitely help us,” Valle said.
The in-house technology will shorten the turnaround time for matching shell casings from approximately two weeks to only 30 minutes. It will cost the county about $207,000 for installation, according to county documents. Annual upkeep is estimated at about $25,000.
“The acquisition of this technology will produce important investigative leads that will aid the department in apprehending the perpetrators of violent crime,” said Deputy Chief James McClure in a press release. “There is no doubt this new technology will play a vital role in helping the agency safeguard our community.”
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