Tallahassee Police Department Introduces NIBIN Technology to Combat Gun Violence

April 23, 2024

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is proud to announce the implementation of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program to aid in solving and preventing violent crimes involving firearms in the community. Within a few months of NIBIN’s inception, detectives developed over 65 leads in cases.

NIBIN utilizes cutting-edge technology to capture and compare images of submitted ballistic evidence from shooting scenes and recovered firearms, significantly boosting the rate of return on ballistic evidence. Through automated and manual analysis, NIBIN allows law enforcement to quickly determine connections between incidents and identify potential suspects.

“As technology evolves, TPD remains committed to enhancing our ability to combat gun violence,” said Chief Lawrence Revell. “Having these resources available in-house signifies TPD's ongoing commitment to leveraging new and advanced technology for crime-solving and doing all we can to bring justice to those impacted by violent crime in our community. This program directly enhances the investigative process and impacts the overall quality of life for all citizens in Tallahassee."

The NIBIN program is run through TPD’s Tallahassee Firearms Intelligence Team which works collaboratively with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The team is responsible for tracking all crimes involving firearms and using NIBIN technology to identify possible connections that could eventually lead to an arrest. 

NIBIN facilitates collaboration and information sharing among law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. This shared intelligence enables the tracking of trends, the identification of geographical hotspots of gun violence, and the development of targeted strategies to prevent future incidents.

Technology is just one way to assist with solving and deterring crime. The community will always be our strongest asset. We continue to remind citizens to be vigilant and if you see something, say something by calling TPD at 850-891-4200 you can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.