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Forensic Science Week 2024
Forensic practitioners and researchers provide critical contributions in advancing scientific practices to administer justice. Through research and development projects on topics like drug analysis, evidence collection, DNA, and identification, let’s inspire innovation and collaboration to strengthen forensic science.
Forensic Science Grad Research Symposium
To celebrate National Forensic Science Week, join us for the 2024 virtual Forensic Science Grad Research Symposium on September 19, hosted by our Forensic Technology Center of Excellence. Topics include computational methods for identification, topic exposure of hair, investigating fingerprints with machine learning, and audio deepfake detection.
Alternative Traffic Enforcement Strategies and Research Opportunities
Alternative traffic enforcement is an emerging crime and justice issue prompted by documented disparities and dangers associated with traffic stops that impact public and law enforcement safety. A new NIJ article explores the research around reforms and alternatives to police-involved traffic enforcement, findings from existing program evaluations, and opportunities for future research.
Term of the Month — Forensic Science Service Providers
Forensic science service providers conduct forensic testing for criminal investigations and include public and private crime labs, death investigators, academics, and consultants. These providers help solve crimes, identify perpetrators, and ensure the integrity of the evidence presented in legal proceedings.
Criminal Justice Data Archives
The National Archive of Criminal Justice Data archives data on crime and justice and contains data from over 2,700 curated studies or statistical data series. The website is home to several large-scale datasets, including the National Crime Victimization Survey, FBI's Uniform Crime Reports and National Incident-Based Reporting System, and the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods.
List of Compliant Ballistic Resistant Body Armor
NIJ certifies torso-worn ballistic resistant body armor for law enforcement that complies with the requirements our Compliance Testing Program. If you’re in the law enforcement profession, review a newly updated list of all compliant armor, searching by manufacturing company, gender, threat levels, and other factors.
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Addressing the Challenges of Detecting Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
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CrimeSolutions Program and Practice Ratings
PSYCHOPATHY.COMP (Portugal)
This is an individual compassion-focused, therapy-based intervention adapted from traditional compassionate-focused therapy to reduce psychopathic traits in youth in a correctional setting in Portugal.
Police Body-Worn Cameras (Boston, Massachusetts)
This involves police officers wearing cameras on their uniforms to improve the civility of their interactions with citizens.
Imprisonment for Individuals Who Committed a Drunk Driving Offense (New South Wales, Australia)
This involves prison time for individuals who have committed drunk-driving offenses to reduce their risk of recidivism upon their release.
The First Step Act
The First Step Act of 2018 aims to reform the federal prison system and reduce recidivism. NIJ is working to assess and develop an existing risk and needs assessment system for incarcerated individuals, and develop recommendations regarding effective evidence-based recidivism reduction programs and activities.