Articles Published by NIJ

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

As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.

Sidebar to the article Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence

Researchers claim they have developed a prototype system that could enable “low-cost, portable, objective analysis of tool marks.”

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.

By touching a cell phone, car keys, or even a pen, you are leaving behind a chemical signature that can reveal much about how you live your daily life.

In response to the National Academy of Sciences’ call for scientific data to support forensic evidence, researchers revised forensic anthropology procedures to include an “error metric” for the measurement of human skeletal remains.

With support from the National Institute of Justice, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the state of Nevada teamed up to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault kits.