Autopsies
Modern Death Investigation: Hub and Spoke Models for Adequate Workforce
Molecular Autopsy Implementation Expert Panel
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Understanding the Pathology of Homicidal Pediatric Blunt Neurotrauma through Correlation of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Images with Histopathology
Date Published
2023
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NIJ-Sponsored
Postmortem CT Scans: Can They Effectively Replace Full Autopsies?
Date Published
July 25, 2022
Study examines the impact of CT scans on workflow and tallies the cost savings of postmortem CT in lieu of full autopsy.
Multidisciplinary Team Works to Reduce Preventable Deaths of Older Adults
Date Published
May 9, 2022
The roles of medical examiners in the COVID-19 era: a comparison between the United States and Italy
Date Published
2021
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NIJ-Sponsored
Determining the temperature-dependence of tissue relaxation times (T1 and T2) for prospective optimization of post-mortem magnetic resonance (PMMR) image contrast
Date Published
2013
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NIJ-Sponsored
Quantitation and Validation of 34 Fentanyl Analogs from Liver Tissue Using a QuEChERS Extraction and LC–MS-MS Analysis
Date Published
2021
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NIJ-Sponsored
Eutylone Intoxications-An Emerging Synthetic Stimulant in Forensic Investigations
Date Published
August 2020
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NIJ-Sponsored
Developing the Minimum Dataset for the New Mexico Decedent Image Database
Date Published
2021
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NIJ-Sponsored
Just Science Podcast: Just Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Pathology Portfolio
Date Published
June 2021
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NIJ-Sponsored
Genetic Variants Linked to Sudden Unexplained Deaths
Date Published
May 2021
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NIJ
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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Overview of Postmortem Computed Tomography for Pathologist Triage
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Postmortem Computed Tomography of Blunt Force Trauma
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Deaths in Custody: A Comprehensive Review
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Fatal Injuries of Law Enforcement/Correctional Officers Attacked With Sharp-Edged Weapons
Date Published
May 2017
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Forensic Pathology on Both Sides of the Pond, presented by Drs. Michael Baden and Peter Dean
Date Published
April 2005
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Presentation (Multimedia),
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material,
Historical Overview,
Conference Material
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Forensic Science Technology Working Group Operational Requirements
Date Published
February 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ
Just Science Podcast: Just the Census of Medical Examiners and Coroners
Date Published
August 2019
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Interview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Using Advanced Imaging Technologies To Enhance Autopsy Practices
Date Published
December 2017
Series
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material
Agencies
NIJ
Are CEDs Safe and Effective?
June 2010
Thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States have adopted conducted energy devices (CEDs) as a safe method to subdue individuals, but are these devices really safe? What policies should agencies adopt to ensure the proper use of this technology? This NIJ Conference Panel discusses the physiological effects of electrical current in the human body caused by CEDs, as well as how this technology can reduce injuries to officers and suspects when appropriate policies and training are followed.