Equipment and technology
NIJ’s Intramural Research Initiative
A strong, active science staff is the foundation of a federal science agency, and the Institute is home to a well-trained, multidisciplinary science staff with experience and advanced training in numerous fields relevant to issues of safety and justice. Such expertise is essential in guiding the Institute’s research portfolios; developing new programs of research that capture the lessons learned from previous research; laying out a...
Equipment and Technology
Law enforcement and corrections officers rely on various technologies for effective law enforcement and their own safety. NIJ helps ensure that officers have the equipment they need by developing standards and testing equipment against the standards. NIJ also helps to bring affordable new equipment to market by funding research and development of innovative technologies.
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NIJ Civil Disturbance Unit Standards: The Importance of Standards and Testing
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Making Decisions About Criminal Justice Technology: Needs and Challenges
Technology Becomes a Tool for Abuse
Cindy Southworth discusses how technology is a new tool that abusers are misusing in their harassment, threats and stalking.
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Use of Force and Conducted Energy Devices
Dr. Alpert discusses police use of force and conducted energy devices.
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Crime File: House Arrest
In response to rising incarceration rates and prison overcrowding, Florida has developed the first statewide house arrest program. This 'Crime File' segment examines this program and its use of electronic monitoring devices.
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Body Armor Video for Officers
Law Enforcement officers need proper equipment when they go to work. NIJ and National Law Enforcement Technology Center work together to ensure that body armor standards help officers do their jobs. A new video is available for officers.
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Body Armor Video for Procurement
When it comes to saving an officer's life, nobody can hold back. NIJ's National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center has created a video that can help procurement officials find the right vest for the right officer.
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