The Attorney General’s Office deploys 26 TRACE ballistic cameras nationwide to combat firearm crimes

The fight against gun violence in Mexico has taken a significant step forward with the deployment of 26 TRACE ballistic cameras by the Attorney General's Office (FGR). This innovative initiative aims to aggressively combat gun crimes nationwide, providing law enforcement agencies with cutting-edge forensic tools to quickly and efficiently capture, preserve, and analyze ballistic evidence.

A revolutionary solution in the fight against gun crimes: The TRACE ballistic camera, provided by TSN, is a state-of-the-art bullet and casing recovery system that allows law enforcement to process ballistic evidence faster, more safely, and more accurately than traditional methods. Designed for both forensic laboratories and police departments, the camera collects spent bullets and casings, ensuring their preservation without contamination and allowing for immediate entry into ballistic databases, such as NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network).

By implementing this advanced technology, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) aims to improve firearm tracing capabilities and expedite investigations, ultimately helping to reduce gun crime and bring perpetrators to justice more efficiently.

Why TRACE? Key Features That Make the Difference:

The implementation of TRACE ballistic cameras underscores the Mexican government's commitment to modernizing crime-fighting techniques. The following are the aspects that distinguish TRACE:

• Fast and Efficient Processing: TRACE quickly captures and preserves bullets and casings from seized firearms.
• Mobile and Versatile: The camera can be deployed as a mobile unit, allowing police departments to process firearms directly in the field.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Compared to traditional ballistic testing setups, TRACE is more affordable, requires minimal space, and reduces the accumulation of firearm evidence.

These features make TRACE an indispensable tool for law enforcement agencies, especially in regions with high rates of firearm-related crime.

Nationwide Deployment Across Mexico: The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has deployed 26 TRACE ballistic cameras, which are now operating in all 32 Mexican states, from border towns to remote rural areas. This widespread deployment ensures that federal and local law enforcement agencies have access to consistent and reliable ballistic testing capabilities, enabling them to: