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BALLISTICS - the science of the motion of
projectiles; refers also to the science of firearm
identification. It deals with the flight behavior of
various types of projectiles.

BAND – a group of more than three armed
malefactors who act together in the commission of
an offense.

BANISHMENT OR EXILE – the sending or putting
away of an offender which was carried out either
by prohibition against coming into a specified
territory such as an island to where the offender
has been removed.

BANK SECURITY - this type of security is concern
with bank operations. Its main objective is the
protection of bank cash and assets, its personnel
and clientele. Security personnel are trained to
safeguard bank and assets while in storage, in
transit and during transactions.

BARBITURATE – depressant drug.

BARREL - part of the gun through which passes the
bullet from breech to muzzle.

BARREL TIME - measured from the fall of the
hammer to the muzzle of the gun.

BARRICADE – is a device which provides a visual
indicator of a hazardous location or the desired
path a motorist should take, but is not intended to
contain or redirect a vehicle. It is intended to
provide separation or to inform of closure, or to
provide direction to pedestrians.

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