Crime laboratories

Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences, Part 2

April 2023

Series

The scientific basis of several aspects of forensic evidence was first called into question by the 2009 National Research Council report. That report had an immediate impact on law enforcement, crime labs, courtrooms, and the broader scientific community.

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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences, Part 2

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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences, Part 2

Raman spectroscopy for the identification of body fluid traces: Semen and vaginal fluid mixture

NCJ Number

306227

Journal

Forensic Chemistry

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Electrochemical and mass spectrometry methods for identification of gunshot residues (GSR) in forensic investigations

NCJ Number

306210

Date Published

2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Thesis/Dissertation, Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences

NCJ Number

306260

Date Published

March 2023

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NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

Part 1 (NIJ.ojp.gov) | Part 2 (NIJ.ojp.gov) | Part 1 (YouTube) | Part 2 (YouTube)

Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences, Part 1

March 2023

Series

Justice Today Podcast

The scientific basis of several aspects of forensic evidence was first called into question by the 2009 National Research Council report. That report had an immediate impact on law enforcement, crime labs, courtrooms, and the broader scientific community.

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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences, Part 1

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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences, Part 1

Research to Develop Validated Methods for THC Quantification in Complex Matrices by High-resolution DART-MS-Focus on Edibles and Plant Materials

NCJ Number

306008

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Just Science Podcast: Just DNA Results in Rapid Time

NCJ Number

305907

Content Advisory

Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Date Published

February 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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Validation of the Applied Biosystems® 3500 Genetic Analyzer with a comparison of the Identifiler® Plus and PowerPlex® 16 HS amplification kits

NCJ Number

305854

Date Published

January 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Internal Validation of the AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler® Plus PCR Amplification Kit and Comparison to Identifiler® for the Boston Police Department Crime Laboratory

NCJ Number

305850

Date Published

January 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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Internal Validation of the Applied Biosystems® GlobalFilerTM Express PCR Amplification Kit

NCJ Number

305849

Date Published

2012

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

NCJ Number

305354

Date Published

December 2022

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

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The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

NIJ Awards Over $11 Million to Support Forensic Science Research and Development in 2022

On September 30, 2022, NIJ announced $11.6 million in funding to support 23 projects under the “NIJ FY22 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes” solicitation. Through its research and development grant funding, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the...

Using Machine Learning to Identify High Risk Domestic Violence Offenders in NYC, Final Summary Overview

NCJ Number

305443

Date Published

2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Needs Assessment of Forensic Laboratories and Medical Examiner/Coroner Offices: A Report to Congress

NCJ Number

305423

Date Published

2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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The Unrealized Promise of Forensic Science-A Study of Its Production and Use

NCJ Number

305352

Journal

Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law

Date Published

2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Updating Data Collection for Digital Evidence Casework in Project FORESIGHT

NCJ Number

305186

Date Published

August 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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2022 UPDATE: 3D IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES AND VIRTUAL COMPARISON MICROSCOPY FOR FIREARMS EXAMINATION, A LANDSCAPE STUDY

NCJ Number

305185

Date Published

August 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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Evaluation of Purdue University's 3D Imaging Prototype for Footwear and Tire Impressions

NCJ Number

305301

Date Published

September 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Implementation of NPS Discovery – An Early Warning Systems for Novel Drug Intelligence, Surveillance, Monitoring, Response, and Forecasting using Drug Materials and Toxicology Populations in the US

15PNIJ-22-GG-04434-MUMU

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2022

$485,938

DNA Typing Strategies for Identification of Human Remains via Real-Time Nanopore Sequencing

15PNIJ-22-GG-04414-MUMU

Open

Funding First Awarded

2022

$650,390

Touch DNA in Activity-Level Propositions: A Bullpen of Events to Inform Alternate Prosecution and Defense Scenarios

15PNIJ-22-GG-04425-DNAX

Open

Funding First Awarded

2022

$272,533

FIU - Forensic Technology Center of Excellence

15PNIJ-21-GK-02191-RESS

Open

Funding First Awarded

2022

$300,000

Applied Research in the Characterization, Identification, and Comparison of Pigmented Fiber Evidence

15PNIJ-21-GG-04185-RESS

Open

Funding First Awarded

2022

$167,469

Non-contact detection of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids: Towards a generalized approach to the detection of dangerous drug clases

15PNIJ-22-GG-04418-RESS

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2022

$642,632

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