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Forensic sciences

Opinion: DNA

Date Published
October 2006
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview

How NIJ Is Organized

NIJ Organization Chart
NIJ organizational chart, updated August 2023 (View larger image.)

NIJ is organized to align our internal structure and processes with the research needs of the field and the priorities of the Administration. We are led by a presidentially appointed director and are organized into eight offices — leadership offices, science office, and two support offices. Two deputy directors have responsibility for the science and support offices respectively.

Each of the science offices is composed of...