Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Next Generation of Crime Tools and Challenges: 3D Printing
3D printing technology both supports and challenges criminal investigation.
Body Fluid Identification
NIJ Journal Issue 267, Winter 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Solving Crimes With Soil Bacteria
NIJ Listening Sessions With Victims and Exonerees of Wrongful Conviction
Forensic Identification Using Individual Chemical Signatures
By touching a cell phone, car keys, or even a pen, you are leaving behind a chemical signature that can reveal much about how you live your daily life.
The Evidence for Very Small Particles
Using Innovative Technology to Investigate Targeted Mass Violence: What the Future Holds
Uniting to Solve Sexual Assault Crimes
With support from the National Institute of Justice, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the state of Nevada teamed up to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
Looking Ahead: The National Sexual Assault Policy Symposium
The National Institute of Justice, through the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, hosted Looking Ahead: The National Sexual Assault Policy Symposium on September 8-9, 2016, in Washington, DC.
Forensic Science: A Time of Transformation
The field finds itself in turmoil over how experts present their results in the courtroom.
The State of Forensic Science: A Q&A With NIJ's Director of Investigative and Forensic Sciences
NIJ Funding: Supporting Emerging Scientists, Building Our Future
One influential scientist reflects on the pivotal role that NIJ funding has played during his prolific career in forensic science.
Fighting Crime With Science
NIJ research and development projects hold promise for significantly improving forensic science disciplines.