Forensic Publications
The below documents are management system documents utilized by ATF Forensic Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. Sensitive or copyrighted information has been redacted. The documents are used in ATF Laboratories and not published with the intent of setting a policy or analysis standard for other laboratories. The inclusion of equipment/software manufacturer names does not imply endorsement by ATF Laboratories.
The documents were current as of February 28, 2018. ATF management system documents are reviewed annually and revised as needed. For specific requests, submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
| Name | Description | Type |
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 ATF-Forensic Biology (11.97 MB) |
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. | Forensic Biology |
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ATF-LS Explosives (475.31 KB) |
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. | Explosives |
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ATF-LS Fire Debris (578.98 KB) |
ATF Laboratory Services Fire Debris | Fire Debris |
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ATF-LS Firearms and Toolmarks (696.14 KB) |
ATF Laboratory Services Firearms and Toolmarks
| Firearm and Toolmark |
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ATF-LS Latent Prints (472.6 KB) |
ATF Laboratory Services Latent Prints | Latent Prints |
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ATF-LS Quality Documents (791.67 KB) |
ATF Laboratory Services Quality Documents | Quality Manuals |
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ATF-LS Questioned Documents (420 KB) |
ATF Laboratory Services Questioned Documents | Questioned Documents |
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ATF-LS Triage Unit (224.24 KB) |
ATF Laboratory Services Triage Unit | Triage Unit |
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ATF-LS-Materials (Trace Evidence) (3.34 MB) |
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. | Materials (Trace Evidence) |
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Fire Research Laboratory Documents (8.51 MB) |
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. | Engineering |
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Laboratory Services Impression Evidence.pdf (491.77 KB) |
These are management system documents utilized by ATF Laboratories. They are provided for informational purposes only. Sensitive or copyrighted information has been redacted. The documents are used in ATF Laboratories and not published with the intent of setting a policy or analysis standard for other laboratories. The inclusion of product names does not imply endorsement by ATF Laboratories. | Impression Evidence |
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nfea_program_information_2025_-_2026.pdf (158.8 KB) |
The National Firearms Examiner Academy (NFEA) Program 2025-2026 | Firearm and Toolmark |