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BUGGING – using a concealed electronic device to
record conversations within a room without the
consent of those people involved.

BULGING – the swelling of a gun barrel.

BULLET – a projectile propelled form a firearm by
means of the expansive force of gases coming from
burning gunpowder.

BULLET COMPARISON MICROSCOPE – a piece of
optical equipment frequently by firearms
identification expert with camera attachment.

BULLET RECOVERY BOX – a long box filled with
ordinary cotton and separated into sections by card
board partitions.

BULLET VELOCITY – is the speed at which a bullet
travels forward.

BUNCO GAME – act or trick contrived to gain the
confidence of the victim who is then defrauded.
This form of thief is handled by a special
investigative unit in most police departments in
US.

BUPRENORPHINE – a synthetic agonist/antagonist
that can be used in substitution treatment for
heroin dependence. It has been used for the short-
term treatment of moderate to severe pain.

BURDEN OF EVIDENCE – the duty of a party of
going forward with evidence.

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