By Dr. Alaina De Biasi
This program will be on ZOOM ONLY
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Non-members may request a link by emailing info@scottclub.org
Crime gun intelligence connects the dots between people, places, and firearms, with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) playing a central role in that process. This presentation explains what NIBIN is, how it works, and the advantages it brings to investigations. We will look at its tactical value in helping investigators advance cases and its strategic value in identifying shooting patterns, focusing enforcement, and preventing future violence. Drawing on case studies from Detroit, Michigan, this presentation will show how ballistic evidence can be transformed into actionable intelligence that supports both immediate and long-term public safety goals.
Dr. Alaina De Biasi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Wayne State University. Her research interests include understanding the causes and consequences of firearm violence, leveraging law enforcement data systems to advance crime gun intelligence, evaluating the effectiveness of violence prevention initiatives, conducting community-engaged research, and exploring the geography of crime. Through her work, she seeks to develop new and better policies and practices aimed at violence prevention.
