Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Research on Body-Worn Cameras and Law Enforcement
Federally Backed Human Trafficking Task Force Model Yields Progress, and Opportunities for Continued Growth
Evaluation of state-based task forces using “Enhanced Collaborative Model” reveals steady gains but recommends improvements, such as a more balanced approach to sex and labor trafficking.
Improving the Collection of Digital Evidence
Two NIJ-funded projects introduce new methods and tools for collecting and processing digital evidence in cases involving child sexual abuse materials and large-scale computer networks.
Drug-Impaired Driving: NIJ-Sponsored Panel Points to Priority Needs for Addressing Complex Enforcement Challenges
As more states legalize marijuana, the search for better methods of proving and preventing drug impairment on the road accelerates.
Autonomous Vehicles: Expert Panel Lists Top Needs for Law Enforcement as the Dawn of Driverless Roads Inches Closer
A new age of algorithms taking the wheel en masse is still some years away, but law enforcement must prepare now, an NIJ-sponsored group concludes.
Gaps in Reporting Human Trafficking Incidents Result in Significant Undercounting
Deficient data on the incidence of human trafficking offenses reflect pervasive issues with incident identification and reporting, a study combining stakeholder interviews and data analysis shows.
Identifying Needs Related to Managing Seriously Mentally Ill Individuals in Corrections
Taking on the Dark Web: Law Enforcement Experts ID Investigative Needs
An expert workshop on a hidden hub of crime on the internet identified priority investigative needs, including demystifying the “dark web”, training investigators to identify dark web evidence and activity, and building cross-jurisdictional partnerships.