Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Patents Generated by NIJ-Sponsored Projects
The Emerging Field of Firearms Audio Forensics
NIJ grantee Robert Maher is changing the field of audio forensics with novel techniques to document and interpret gunshot recordings.
Study Assesses the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Black box study of bloodstain pattern analysts finds contrasting conclusions due to terminology; highlights importance of establishing consensus standards.
Defining the Difficulty of Fingerprint Comparisons
Researchers create a metric to determine the difficulty of matching latent and known fingerprints, then link that difficulty to error rates.
Overview of Impression and Pattern Evidence
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.
The Science Behind Firearm and Tool Mark Examination
Study finds less than 1.2 percent error rate in matching bullets fired from Glock semiautomatic pistol barrels to the actual firearm.
Study Identifies Ways to Improve ATF Ballistic Evidence Program
An NIJ-funded examination of NIBIN offers recommendations for improving the program's tactical and strategic value.