Forensic Intelligence Models: Assessment of Current Practices in the United States and Internationally
Date Published
February 2023
Agencies
NIJ
Forensic intelligence
Stability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in contaminated fingermarks probed by Raman Spectroscopy: Effect of temperature and time since deposition
Date Published
December 2022
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Digital Transformation of Cold Case Reviews: Prevalence, Challenges, and Benefits of Just Resolutions
Date Published
November 2022
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Shedding Light on Assault
Date Published
November 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Footwear Databasing to Support Forensic Intelligence
15PNIJ-22-GG-04429-RESS
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$623,965
What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?
August 2022
Series
NIJ scientist Tracey Johnson joins science writer Sarah Michaud in this episode. They discuss Rapid DNA technology, and Tracey explains the complexities of this technology – its pitfalls and its possibilities.
Reading and Resources from NIJ:
Conference Proceedings: 2022 Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum
Date Published
April 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Comparing footwear impressions that are close non-matches using correlation-based approaches
Date Published
May 2021
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Scalable Multiphone Targeted Data Extraction System
15PNIJ-21-GG-04155-RESS
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$600,984
FY 2021 MDSP - Expanding Targeted Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Capabilities for Controlled Substance Analysis
15PNIJ-21-GG-02713-COAP
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$96,741
A Unique Approach to a Crime Gun Intelligence Center with the Inclusion and Support of 3D Virtual Comparison Technologies
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
U.S. National Footwear Database System Feasibility Study
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Expanding Research to Examine the Impacts of Forensic Science on the Criminal Justice System
December 2020
In 2004, the National Institute of Justice created the social science research on forensic sciences (SSRFS) research program to explore the impact of forensic sciences on the criminal justice system and the administration of justice. Much of the early research from the SSRFS program focused on DNA processing and the use of DNA in investigations and prosecutions.
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Advances in Investigative Techniques: Drug Monitoring Programs
March 2020
Lieutenant Piotrowski, New Jersey State Police, discusses drug monitoring programs. With this program, his agency collects multiple drug-related data sets to ultimately have an impact on mitigating the impact of drugs in his community. Topics include the benefits of implementing a drug monitoring program, some of the outcomes of the program, and how federal funding can help an agency start such a program.
Lieutenant Piotrowski participated in an NIJ Day panel at the 2019 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Expo.
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Notes From the Field
Those working in the criminal justice system should always use research and evidence to inform their policies, practices, and work. However, leaders often need to make decisions based on limited information and under unpredictable or even volatile circumstances. Sometimes there simply isn’t research available yet to help inform decisions on emerging issues.
Notes From the Field is not a research-based publication. Instead, it presents lessons...
What You Can't Buy, Can't Kill You
2019-R2-CX-0019
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$641,016
Electrochemical Aptamer-Based Sensor for Rapid Opioid Detection in Seized Substances
2019-DU-BX-0024
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2019
$365,101
Reducing Gun Violence through Integrated Forensic Evidence Collection, Analysis and Sharing
2019-R2-CX-0066
Open
Funding First Awarded
2019
$288,615
Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies to Expose Darknet Opioid Traffickers
2018-75-CX-0032
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2018
$985,950
Assessing automated image analysis and stable isotope signatures for small arms propellant differentiation and brand identification
2017-MU-CX-0043
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2017
$404,510
Development of next-generation fingermark lifters and on-the-spot visualization devices
2017-DN-BX-0167
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$628,327
An Investigation into the genetic basis of human facial morphology and its prediction from DNA, using a globally distributed panel of individuals from the US and Europe.
2015-R2-CX-0023
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2015
$37,788
Familial DNA Database Search System-Hardware/Software Integration Project
2012-DN-BX-K036
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
$447,979
Graduate Research Fellowship Program: Past and Present Fellows
The following table presents NIJ's Graduate Research Fellows since 2000. When available, the project titles are linked to an abstract of the fellow's final report, from which you also can download the full report.
| Year and Award Number | Fellow, University and Dissertation Chair (if available) | Project Title (linked to description or final report if available) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-R2-CX-0016 | Bryan Holmes, University... |