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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Topic: Forensic sciences,
Subtopic: Forensic sciences
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
Date Published
July 1, 2015
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.
Magneto-Optical Sensors Bring Obliterated Serial Numbers Back to Life
Date Published
May 1, 2015
A sensor technology first developed for medical use is being adapted to detect and visualize destroyed serial numbers in firearms.
Five Things About Sexual Assault Kits
Date Published
April 26, 2015
Marie Garcia Talks About NIJ's Graduate Research Fellowship
Date Published
December 1, 2014
The Science Behind Firearm and Tool Mark Examination
Date Published
December 1, 2014
Study finds less than 1.2 percent error rate in matching bullets fired from Glock semiautomatic pistol barrels to the actual firearm.
Study Identifies Ways to Improve ATF Ballistic Evidence Program
Date Published
October 1, 2014
An NIJ-funded examination of NIBIN offers recommendations for improving the program's tactical and strategic value.
How ATF Is Working to Improve NIBIN
Date Published
October 1, 2014
Law Enforcement Use of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
Date Published
December 8, 2013
Improving Forensic Sexual Assault Examinations
Date Published
September 8, 2013
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 272
Date Published
September 2, 2013
National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence
Date Published
April 2, 2013
Fingerprint Database Interoperability
Date Published
March 27, 2013
MAPS: How Mapping Helps Reduce Crime and Improve Public Safety
Date Published
March 26, 2013
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Convicted Offender and Arrestee Samples
Date Published
March 26, 2013