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Gunshot Residue in a Non-Firearm-Related Detainee Population

Award Information

Awardee
Harris County
Award #
2010-DN-BX-K222
Funding Category
Competitive
Location

Houston, TX

Awardee County
Harris
Congressional District
18
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2010
Total funding (to date)
$88,837
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY 10 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $88,837)

This study will provide a statistical inference for assessing the presence and prevalence of gunshot residue on an individual with respect to a large population. Persons placed under arrest or detained within a large prison population will be tested for gunshot residue to report the average amount of GSR found on a member of said population.

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Date Created: August 30, 2010