Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
A Century of Ballistics Comparison Giving Way to Virtual 3D Methods
New systems allow high-definition scans of bullets and cartridge cases to be shared and compared virtually.
How Good Are the Data? Novel Metric Assesses Probability That an Unknown Drug Sample Matches a Known Sample
NIJ-funded researchers developed a novel metric to assess probability that an unknown sample of a drug matches a library sample, with profound implications for standardization of mass spectrometry results.
Study Reports Error Rates for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
How Things Burn: Developing Realistic Models of How Materials Combust and Degrade in a Fire
Researchers have created a more accurate methodology for predicting how things burn
Improving the Analysis and Collection of Trace Evidence Samples
Efficient Casework Policy To Address Emerging Challenges in Seized Drugs
The substances tested in cases involving seized drugs are always evolving. By establishing policies on the most critical samples to test and maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders, laboratories can more efficiently manage a backlog.
Understanding the Impact of Ventilation on Burn Patterns Can Aid Arson Investigations
In response to a National Academy of Sciences report calling for more research on the variability of burn patterns, Underwriters Laboratories scientists conducted studies on how ventilation affects fire patterns in residential structures.
Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases
Cold case investigations have revealed that, in many cases, those responsible also are responsible for multiple crimes. Therefore, prioritizing cold case investigations can assist in both resolving crimes and preventing future ones.