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NIJ FY 07 Research and Development on Crime Scene Tools, Techniques and Technologies: Invited Full Proposals

Opportunity ID
2007-NIJ-1565
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2007
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for research and development to enhance forensic crime scene examinations. This solicitation focuses on: •Small, rugged, less costly, and less labor-intensive non-destructive analytical tools and technologies for the onsite presumptive and/or confirmatory analysis of forensic evidence at a crime scene. •Sample location, identification, capture, and stabilization technology suitable for recovery of trace particulate, liquid, chemical, and biological evidence at a crime scene. •Improving basic and fundamental understanding of chemical and/or biological signatures found at crime scenes. Forensic crime scene evidence typically consists of, but is not limited to: latent prints, blood splatter, blood, semen, hairs, fibers, gun shot residue, explosive residue, fire debris, and impression evidence.

Awards

Number of Awards: 5
Total Amount Awarded: $1,055,483

Date Created: February 7, 2007