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Forensic sciences

TECHBeat, March 2019

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March 2019
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TECHBeat, February 2019

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February 2019
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TECHBeat, April 2019

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April 2019
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TECHBeat, June 2019

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TECHBeat, May 2019

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TECHBeat, November 2019

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November 2019
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TECHBeat, May 2018

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Techbeat
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May 2018
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June 2018
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FileTSAR Final Report

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April 2019
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Realignment of Forensic Capacity Enhancement Programs within the Office of Justice Programs

The Office of Justice Programs has realigned the forensic science capacity enhancement programs to allow components to focus on their strengths and core mission.

NIJ remains a leader within Federal government for forensic science research and development and the Bureau of Justice Assistance will take over administration of all forensic capacity enhancement programs.

This move will enable NIJ scientists to focus on our research portfolios...

Hyperspectral Imaging and the Search for Humans, Dead or Alive

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April 17, 2020

The technique used to pinpoint mineral deposits, hyperspectral imaging, could be used to find humans, both dead and alive. An NIJ-funded researcher realized that the technology could use drones with sensors to cover large areas and find human bodies.

The NIJ Forensic Science Symposium at Pittcon

NIJ funds research and development to improve how forensic evidence is gathered and used and supports the enhancement and creation of tools and techniques to identify, collect, analyze, interpret and preserve evidence.

To help spread...