Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Potential Handheld Multispectral Camera for Crime Scene Investigations
Forensic Evidence and Criminal Justice Outcomes in Sexual Assault Cases
An NIJ-funded study explored injury and forensic evidence in sexual assault cases using data from different types of medical examiners, laboratories, and the police.
Synthetic Cathinones Stored in Biological Evidence Can Be Unstable
Synthetic cathinones, a class of mood-altering stimulants popular among recreational drug users, can be unstable when stored in blood or urine samples, and may be problematic when used as evidence in court.
New Software Improves Rigor of Latent Fingerprint Examination
There is no standard method of detailed documentation of the latent print examination process, but researchers have developed software that improves the standardization and quantifiability, implemented as part of the FBI’s Universal Latent Workstation.
Expanding the Smokeless Powder Database
Researchers expanded the National Center for Forensic Science Smokeless Powders Database from 100 to more than 800 entries.
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
Developing a Database of Cursive and Printed Handwriting Characteristics
Researchers conducted a statistical study of handwriting characteristics to provide a database so that forensic document examination standards will better stand up to judicial scrutiny.
Identifying Ignitable Liquids in the Aftermath of a Fire
After analyzing how ignitable liquids break down because of weathering and biological degradation in the aftermath of a fire, researchers have provided new data to fire investigators and crime labs.