The Mossos d’Esquadra use innovative technology
Recently, the Mossos d’Esquadra have put into practice a pioneering technique to solve crimes. This technology consists of a series of procedures and checks that make it possible to accurately determine the distance from which a shot has been fired and to know the exact trajectory of the bullet. This tool, developed by the company Indra, has been available to the Scientific Police Division of the Catalan police for almost a year. It is piloted by iForenLIBS, an advanced chemical analysis team with LIBS technology for ballistics studies. The Mossos d’Esquadra are the second police force in the world to have decided to implement this innovative technology, which has already attracted the interest of renowned international police forces (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos- in Catalan/).
Resolution of a case of violent death
As explained by the Catalan police in a publication through social networks, this technique recently made it possible to solve a case of violent death. By analyzing the traces of blood on the victim’s clothing, the distance of the shot could be accurately determined, thus ruling out accidental cause of death and making the case a homicide. This new technology has proven to be a valuable tool for solving crimes (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Versatility and agility in eye inspections
One of the outstanding features of this system is its versatility. Thanks to its portability, since it can be carried in a backpack with a laser head, this technology is a great tool for ocular inspections in the field of ballistics. Simplifies inspection tasks and speeds up on-site results by bringing capabilities previously only found in a lab to the scene. This makes it easier for analysts to quickly identify items related to gunshots.
