Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
From Crime Mapping to Crime Forecasting: The Evolution of Place-Based Policing
Pepper Spray: Research Insights on Effects and Effectiveness Have Curbed Its Appeal
Fighting Stress in the Law Enforcement Community
Research and Evaluation on Policing: A Letter to the Research Community
Evidence-Based Practices Using Data to Drive Down Traffic Fatalities
Body-Worn Cameras: What the Evidence Tells Us
Current research suggests that body-worn cameras may offer benefits for law enforcement. However, additional research is needed to understand the value of the technology for the field.
Improving Officer Safety on the Roadways
NIJ and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have teamed up to help prevent officer fatalities from motor vehicle crashes and roadside incidents.
Research, Science, and Policing
A Behavioral Study of American “Homegrown” Terrorists
NIJ-sponsored research provides evidence that individuals in the process of becoming dangerously radicalized exhibit predictable and detectable behaviors.
New Approaches to Digital Evidence Acquisition and Analysis
Two NIJ-supported projects offer innovative ways to process digital evidence.