Analyst Talk - Manny San Pedro 2 - Beyond the Ballistics Report

Episode: 00344 Released on November 9, 2026 Description: What if a single shell casing could help uncover an entire criminal network? Returning guest Manny San Pedro joins Jason Elder for his second appearance on Analyst Talk to explore how ballistic evidence can reveal connections between shootings, firearms, individuals, and organized crime groups. Manny discusses his return to criminal intelligence analysis and the challenges of organizing and analyzing ballistic data. He explains how systems such as IBIS and NIBIN help connect firearm-related incidents, but also why traditional ballistic reports may not reveal the full picture.

Manny shares how he uses Python, VBA, and link analysis software to assign unique Firearm Signature IDs (FSIDs), allowing analysts to uncover previously hidden relationships between cases. By combining ballistic evidence with records management systems, telephone records, and other intelligence sources, analysts can identify potential retaliation patterns, discover investigative leads, and better understand criminal networks. The conversation highlights the importance of looking beyond individual reports, asking better questions, and transforming existing data into actionable intelligence.  [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.]

Name Drops: Deb Osborne (00:03:17), Mike Winslow (00:22:00)
Related Links: 
https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/fact-sheet/national-integrated-ballistic-information-network
https://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/201/301/rapport_situation_drogues/2008/fsis-ssji/docs/cibin-rciib-eng.pdf
Manny’s channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@allaboutanalysis
Manny’s first podcast:  https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-manny-san-pedro-the-penalty-box-analyst/ 
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Contact: manny.sanpedro@gmail.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/crimemapping/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cixitn5zca3wqqhh/MannySanPadroEp02_transcript.pdf 
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