Research and development
Fast and Versatile Forensic Analysis of Ink and Paper With an Easily Operated Laser
School Safety: By the Numbers
The National Institute of Justice’s Role in the Strategy to Combat Heroin and Other Opioids
Research on Body-Worn Cameras and Law Enforcement
Envisioning an Alternative Future for the Corrections Sector Within the U.S. Criminal Justice System
Human Trafficking Organizations and Facilitators: A Detailed Profile and Interviews With Convicted Traffickers in the United States
The Next Generation of Crime Tools and Challenges: 3D Printing
3D printing technology both supports and challenges criminal investigation.
The Benefits of Body-Worn Cameras: New Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Recommendations on Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment and Decontamination Products for First Responders Against Exposure Hazards to Synthetic Opioids, Including Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogues
Developing a Database of Cursive and Printed Handwriting Characteristics
Estimating the Prevalence of Wrongful Convictions
Assessing the Efficacy of Treatment Modalities in the Context of Adult Drug Courts, Final Report
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation's Missing
Establishing Scientific Criteria for 3-D Analysis of Cartridges
Researchers who developed a 3-D imaging system for analyzing cartridge casings say their latest work is “a critical next step” that gives cartridge analysis more credibility by including datasets, best practices, and performance checks.
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation’s Missing
As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.