Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Postmortem CT Scans Supplement and Replace Full Autopsies
As medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide face a severe shortage of forensic pathologists, New Mexico has pioneered the use of CT scans to reduce autopsy numbers and reduce costs.
Applying Modern Investigation Methods to Solve Cold Cases
Notes From the Field: Expanding the Cold Case Team Beyond Law Enforcement
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.
Cold Cases: Strategies Explored at NIJ Regional Trainings
NIJ Journal Issue 260, July 2008
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.