Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
Are We Fishing or Catching? Evaluating the Efficiency of Bait Capture of CODIS Fragments
Cold Cases and Serial Killers (Part 1)
In April 2018, the Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo was arrested. NIJ support helped lead to his arrest, and in the aftermath of the arrest, NIJ Social Science Analyst Eric Martin was among those tasked with finding other cases NIJ helped law enforcement solve. Eric joins the show to talk about some of those cases, and answer some broader questions about serial killers: What is a serial killer? Are they on the rise? How do we know how many serial killers are currently active?
Solving Violent Crime Through Lawfully “Owed” DNA: Outcomes of Efforts to Address Missed DNA Samples
An Introduction to Forensic Genetic Genealogy Technology for Forensic Science Service Providers
A Review of Legislation Associated With Lawfully Owed DNA Samples
A multipurpose panel of microhaplotypes for use with STR markers in casework
Just Science Podcast: Just Identifying Individuals with Forensic Genetic Genealogy
What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?
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:
The Evidence We Leave Behind (Part 2)
Familial DNA: A series of reports released by the National Institute of Justice
Knowledge Is Power: Using Technology to Gain Forensic Intelligence
No Suspect Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program FY 2001 (Connecticut)
DNA Backlog Reduction Program - FY 2001
NIJ Announces $1.3M to Fund Research in Public Forensic Laboratories
On January 11, 2022, NIJ announced $1.3 million in funding to support 5 new projects under its Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories (Public Labs R&E) program. Through its funding of forensic science grants, NIJ, a component of the Office of Justice Programs, continues to improve the examination and interpretation of physical evidence across the...
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
Rapid DNA Crime Scene Sample Multi-Laboratory Evaluation Project
The development of miniSTRs as a method for high-speed direct PCR
NIJ Awards Over $14M to Support Forensic Science Research and Development
On December 17, 2022, NIJ, a component of the Office of Justice Programs, announced $14.4 million in funding to support 30 forensic science research and development projects in fiscal year 2021 under its Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes solicitation. Through its research and development (R&D) grant funding, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which...