Evidence analysis and processing
The Next Wave: Applying Lessons Learned in Addressing Emerging Drug Threats
November 12, 2019, 1:00 am EST - November 12, 2019, 2:00 pm EST
Webinar
Open
Advancing the Statistical Interpretation of Forensic DNA Data Samples
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Published
Population Data on the Expanded CODIS Core STR Loci for Eleven Populations of Significance for Forensic DNA Analyses in the United States
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Sponsored
NIJ's Role Under the First Step Act
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Published
Creating and Maintaining Sustainable Cold Case Units
As a matter of public safety and to ensure justice for victims, a priority of all law enforcement agencies – federal, state, and local – is to solve all cases, regardless of the amount of time that has passed.
Rapid and Effective Identification of Organic and Inorganic Gunshot Residues
November 20, 2019, 1:00 pm EST - November 20, 2019, 2:30 pm EST
Webinar
Open
Internal Validation of STRmix (TM) for the Interpretation of Single Source and Mixed DNA Profiles
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Sponsored
Advanced Statistical Population Genetics Methods for Forensic DNA Identification
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How It Got There: Associating Individual DNA Profiles with Specific Body Fluids in Mixtures Using Targeted Digital Gene Expression and RNA-SNP Identification
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Sponsored
Validation of a Probe Capture Next-Generation Sequencing Assay for Whole Mitochondrial Genome Analysis
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Sponsored
Powerful Forensic Markers Optimized for Massively Parallel Sequencing
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Sponsored
Detection and Visibility of Bruises Using Alternate Light: From Science to Practice
October 30, 2019, 1:00 pm EDT - October 30, 2019, 2:00 pm EDT
Webinar
Forthcoming
Handling Difficult and Disturbing Forensic Cases for Coroners and Medical Examiners
October 17, 2019, 1:00 pm EDT - October 17, 2019, 2:00 pm EDT
Webinar
Open
Enhancements to the Medical Examiner''s Office in preparation for accreditation by The National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME)
2019-DU-BX-0005
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2019
$60,000
Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Grant Program
Through this program, NIJ seeks proposals to strengthen the medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) system in the United States.
Douglas County, Nebraska Sexual Assault Kit Research Project
2019-MU-MU-0095
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2019
$657,908
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
2019-DY-BX-0011
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2019
$497,288
Expert Panel Issues New Best Practices Guide for Cold Case Investigation
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NIJ Journal: Archive of All Issues
The NIJ Journal features articles to help criminal justice policymakers and practitioners stay informed about new developments. The NIJ Journal presents research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Current Issue: No. 280, Law Enforcement and Policing
In this issue, our scientists and staff share some of the latest developments in policing and law enforcement.