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New York State Division of State Police Ballistics Reports Prepared after the Retaking of Attica Correctional Facility


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series contains photocopies of analyses of firearms and ammunition used during the retaking of Attica Correctional Facility, as well as forensics reports. These documents were presumably prepared by State Police personnel as part of the investigation following the retaking of the facility.
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Ballistics reports prepared after the retaking of Attica Correctional Facility
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1971
Series Number:
B2502

Scope and Content Note

This series contains photocopies of analyses of firearms and ammunition used during the retaking of Attica Correctional Facility, as well as forensics reports. These documents were presumably prepared by State Police personnel as part of the investigation following the retaking of the facility.

Related Material

Series 15855, Special Commission on Attica investigation and interview files, and

Series B1811, Dept. of Law Attica class action litigation files, may contain similar or duplicate copies of these reports.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under records disposition number 22577.

Access Restrictions

This series is entirely restricted to protect personal privacy and "public interest privilege," and because records were created for confidential law enforcement purposes.

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