Saskatchewan Opens Permanent Lab for Ballistics Testing
Saskatchewan's first permanent ballistics lab is officially open in Saskatoon.
The provincial government spent nearly $3.35 million to establish the lab, which will conduct firearms testing for all law-enforcement agencies in the province.
The lab is equipped with advanced technology, including:
- MILO Range for controlled testing
- Water tank and cotton box to safely capture bullets and casings
- Comparison microscope
- BrassTrax technology for detailed analysis
- Laboratory Information Management System to securely manage case data and results
The goal of the lab is to strengthen gun-related criminal investigations.
Author's summary: Saskatchewan opens a $3.35 million ballistics lab.