Forensic sciences
Applied Research and Development of a Three-Dimensional Topography System for Imaging and Analysis of Striated and Impressed Tool Marks for Firearm Identification using GelSight
Estimating Postmortem Interval: A Molecular Approach
Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program Roundtable Summary
Social Science Research on Forensic Science Topical Working Group Meeting, January 2013
Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination Research Forum: Summary of Research Questions Identified
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.
Exploitation of Very Small Particles To Enhance the Probative Value of Carpet Fibers, Final Report
NIJ and Texas State University-Improving Identification of Mexican Hispanic Remains: New Information Helps Forensic Anthropologists Assess Mexican Hispanic Ancestry and Sex
Success Story: Understanding the Ecology of Human Decomposition Methods for Estimating Postmortem Interval
Success Story: Advancing Rapid DNA Analysis: Bringing Automated Short Tandem Repeat Analysis to Forensics
Success Story: Introducing New Methods for DNA Analysis: Ability to Determine if DNA ID for Victims at the Scene Could Reduce Sample Volume
Evaluation of the Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement Program
Accessing the Probative Value of Physical Evidence at Crime Scenes With Ambient Mass Spectrometry and Portable Instrumentation
Flir Systems AI-MS 1.2 Training Manual for Grant-Related Methodologies
2009 Evaluation of Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement (EIP) Program
TECHBeat, May/June 2015
Success Story: Demonstrating Objectivity in Ballistic Identification: Statistical Validation Using Topographical Imagery
Organizing and Transferring SANE/SAFE/SART Knowledge and Best Practices
Final Report to NIJ: American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Data Collection on Forensic Service Providers
Cell Phone Forensics Can Play a Key Role in Gathering Intelligence
Magneto-Optical Sensors Bring Obliterated Serial Numbers Back to Life
A sensor technology first developed for medical use is being adapted to detect and visualize destroyed serial numbers in firearms.