INTERPOL Symposium Targets Transnational Gun Crime at Montreal Conference

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Date: Tue, May 14, 2013 1:40 pm
From: "Dennis R. Young"
Subject: INTERPOL Symposium Targets Transnational Gun Crime at ...

...Montreal Conference


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INTERPOL Symposium Targets Transnational Gun Crime
INTERPOL and Canadian-based Forensic Technology co-host international
conference for law enforcement officials in Montreal.
Posted by Andre Demers on Fri, May 10, 2013 @ 07:23 AM - Montreal, Canada
(PRWEB) May 10, 2013
http://www.forensictechnology.com/c3/press-releases/

Armed criminals are able to move freely. Whether it is gun-runners walking
the bridge from the US to Canada, organized criminals driving from Spain to
Portugal, or smugglers boating from one Caribbean island to another,
criminals cross borders with impunity, while police investigations stall.
Until now. The INTERPOL Firearm Forensics Symposium (IFFS) is being held May
12-15,2013 in Montreal Canada. IFFS is a gathering of nearly 300
professionals, academics, and policy makers from over 70 countries who are
determined to make their streets safer from firearm violence. The primary
goal of this meeting is to help countries improve their collection of
firearms "intelligence".

IFFS is co-hosted by INTERPOL, the world's largest international police
organization, and Forensic Technology Inc, the world leader in crime solving
technology solutions, based in Montreal, Canada. "Connections between
firearm crimes and other criminal activities, from corruption and organized
crime to human trafficking and terrorism - are evident. Firearm related
crimes know no borders, requiring a global response - one which INTERPOL is
ideally placed to provide," explains Ronald K. Noble, INTERPOL Secretary
General, "INTERPOL's Ballistic Information Network (IBIN) enables front line
officers to detect connections between crimes which can otherwise go
undetected. It is another perfect example of the global tools and services
provided by INTERPOL in support of our mission: 'connecting police for a
safer world'."

The IBIN network is powered by IBIS technology, designed and developed in
Montreal by Forensic Technology. IBIS has helped law enforcement agencies
link hundreds of thousands of firearms, suspects, and cases, and has been
used to capture millions of pieces of evidence. "Our commitment to serving
the law enforcement community does not end with our products and support. It
extends to partnerships, research projects, and, most importantly, this
symposium," says Forensic Technology president, Robert A. Walsh, " IFFS
brings together unique experiences, ideas, and innovations. Sharing
successes and best practices can only enrich our work, and help us all in
our mission to seek justice for those who deserve it most."

About Forensic Technology Inc.
For over 20 years, Forensic Technology has been relentless in its mission to
research, design, build, and provide solutions for a safer society. Our
IBISR automated ballistic imaging system, installed in nearly 600 locations
in over 70 countries, has been responsible for helping law enforcement
agencies link hundreds of thousands of firearms, suspects, and cases, and
has been used to capture millions of pieces of evidence. And now, our
valuable partnership with INTERPOL is enabling investigators to pursue
criminals and investigations across international borders by helping member
countries share ballistic information with one another.

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