Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Fast and Versatile Forensic Analysis of Ink and Paper with an Easily Operated Laser
The ability of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instruments to detect practically the entire periodic table of elements very quickly and without the complexity of other systems makes them an economic choice for forensic analysis.
Expanding the Smokeless Powder Database
Researchers expanded the National Center for Forensic Science Smokeless Powders Database from 100 to more than 800 entries.
The Next Generation of Crime Tools and Challenges: 3D Printing
3D printing technology both supports and challenges criminal investigation.
Determining Where A Shoe Last Walked by Measuring "Loosely Held Particles"
Criminals track dust particles to and from virtually every crime scene, but particles on a suspect’s shoes are seldom used as evidence linking the accused to the crime. In this NIJ-supported project, researchers assert that investigators can use small par