Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Backlogs of Forensic DNA Evidence
Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes
Making Sense of DNA Backlogs - Myths vs. Reality
NIJ addresses the challenge of keeping up with an increasing volume of evidence.
Untested Evidence: Not Just a Crime Lab Issue
A new study examines forensic evidence caseloads in law enforcement agencies.
Solving Missing Persons Cases
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System has helped agencies solve cases and allowed families to find resolution.
NIJ Journal Issue 266, May 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Why the Demand for DNA Testing Is Increasing
The demand for DNA testing is rising because everyone is becoming more aware of the potential of DNA evidence to help solve cases.
NIJ Journal Issue 264, November 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Debating DNA Collection
DNA helps law enforcement investigate and prosecute crime, but the new trend of preconviction DNA collection raises serious Fourth Amendment issues for the criminal justice community.
NIJ Helps States to Process DNA Samples
Untested Sexual Assault Evidence in Law Enforcement Custody
Ways to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
Postconviction DNA Testing Is at Core of Major NIJ Initiatives
NIJ Journal Issue 262, March 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.