Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
To Err is Human: Using Science to Reduce Mistaken Eyewitness Identifications Through Police Lineups
Researchers take police lineup studies from the laboratory to the field.
Being Smart on Crime With Evidence-based Policing
A former police chief reflects on how law enforcement agencies can do a better job of using science to reduce crime.
Police Use of Force: The Impact of Less-Lethal Weapons and Tactics
Study suggests that less-lethal weapons decrease rates of injuries.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Predictive Policing: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Law enforcement explores ways to anticipate and prevent crime.
Elder Abuse Emerges From the Shadows of Public Consciousness
Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.