In an effort to obtain comments from interested parties, NIJ:
- Makes drafts of equipment standards and guides available to the public for comment. [1]
- Posts "Requests for Information" to gather technical information from manufacturers, criminal justice agencies and others.
This page lists all open and recently closed requests for comment and information.
| Title and Links | Comment Period Submission Steps |
|---|---|
| Open | |
| Draft NIJ Standard Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor View: |
Comment Period: |
| Closed | |
| Draft NIJ Standard Patrol Rifles for Law Enforcement View: |
Comment Period: December 19, 2018 to March, 19, 2019 |
| Draft NIJ Standard 0112.04 Semiautomatic Pistols for Law Enforcement View: |
Comment Period: December 19, 2018 to March, 19, 2019 |
| Draft Threat Levels and Associated Ammunition to Test Equipment Intended to Protect U.S. Law Enforcement Against Handguns and Rifles View: |
Comment Period: February 22 to May 23, 2018 |
| Proposed Revision of NIJ Standard 0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor View: |
Comment Period: February 22 to May 23, 2018 |
| Draft Minimum Scheme Requirements to Certify Criminal Justice Restraints Described in NIJ Standard 1001.00 | Comment Period: September 14 to October 14, 2016 |
| Bomb Suit Standard View: |
Comment Period: October 10, 2014 to November 11, 2014 |
| Mobile License Plate Reader System Standard for Law Enforcement View drafts: |
Comment Period: August 25, 2014 to October 6, 2014 |
| Selection and Application Guide to Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor | Comment Period: March 12, 2014 to April 23, 2014 |
| Offender Tracking System (OTS) | Comment Period: Dec. 10, 2013 - Jan. 9, 2014 |
| CBRN Protective Ensemble Standard for Law Enforcement | Comment period: August 13-September 28, 2012 |
| Offender Tracking System (OTS) | Comment Period: June 7 - July 23, 2012 |
| Law Enforcement Vehicular Digital Multimedia Evidence Recording System (VDMERS) Standard, Certification Program Requirements, and Selection and Application Guide | Comment Period: Aug. 26-Sept. 26, 2011 |
| Hand-held and Walk-through Metal Detector Standard for Public Safety | Comment Period: Jan. 4 to March 31, 2011 |
| Law Enforcement Vehicular Digital Multimedia Evidence Recording System Certification Program Requirements | Comment Period: Mar. 11 to April 25, 2011 |
| Selection and Application Guide to Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor for Law Enforcement, Corrections and Public Safety | Comment Period: Dec. 15, 2010 to Jan. 21, 2011 |
| Request for Information on Offender Tracking Devices | Submission deadline: Dec. 20, 2010 |
| License Plate Reader Standard Special Technical Committee Request for Proposals for Certification and Testing Expertise | Comment period: Dec. 02 to Dec. 13, 2010 |
| Interview Room Video System Standard Special Technical Committee Request for Proposals for Certification and Testing Expertise | Comment period: Dec. 02 to Dec. 13, 2010 |
Notes
[note 1] Typically, the opportunity to provide comments is open to industry technical representatives; law enforcement agencies and organizations; research, development and scientific communities; and all other stakeholders and interested parties. Any specific eligibility requirements will be included in the Federal Register Notice.
Date Created: July 17, 2019