Gunshot Residue Prevalence on The Hands of Individuals

Prevalence of GSR Particles on the Hands of Individuals Author’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Name Professor’s Name Date Prevalence of GSR Particles on the Hands of Individuals Stamouli et al. (2021) depict that gunshot residue (GSR) is a vital forensic tool that is usually used during investigations involving firearms. Since GSR is released from the firearm after the bullet is discharged, it means that analyzing it can help law enforcers to know the person who was involved (Stamouli et al., 2021). In that light, the article focuses on a significant topic area that can help police officers identify shooters in firearm-related cases. The article is relevant since it reveals how specific groups of people, including the police population, car mechanics, and individuals licensed to possess firearms are challenging to investigate due to the secondary GSR transfer. In particular, GSR particles include barium, lead, and antimony. For instance, mec...