Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
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.
Opening the Black Box of NIBIN
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.