Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Improving the Reliability of Drug Tests Done by Officers
Researchers look at transition metal cluster compounds for the fluorescent identification and trace detection of substances of abuse.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 277
Who Loaded the Gun? Recovering DNA from Bullet Casings
Identifying Missing Persons Through Legislation
New York state law requires county medical examiners to report identifying information on remains to NamUs.
Overview of Impression and Pattern Evidence
Overview of Trace Evidence
The State of Forensic Science: A Q&A With NIJ's Director of Investigative and Forensic Sciences
Untested Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Many jurisdictions across the country are looking at the issue of sexual assault evidence that has not been submitted to a crime lab for testing
NIJ Journal 276: Director's Message
NIJ Funding: Supporting Emerging Scientists, Building Our Future
One influential scientist reflects on the pivotal role that NIJ funding has played during his prolific career in forensic science.
The NIJ-FBI Sexual Assault Kit Partnership — A Research Initiative for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits
Evaluating the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center
NIJ-funded evaluations show that the multidisciplinary model refers more elder abuse cases to the district attorney and the Office of the Public Guardian.
Overview of Controlled Substances
Fighting Crime With Science
NIJ research and development projects hold promise for significantly improving forensic science disciplines.