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Researchers develop a more accurate picture of fentanyl use prevalence among people under court-ordered mandatory drug testing.
NIJ has funded research to address the challenges of detecting DFSA for several years. This research includes projects that examine ways to improve forensic hair testing and how drugs modify blood proteins.
NIJ-funded researchers develop a new approach to address a long-standing problem in toxicology.
On September 26, 2023, NIJ announced $16 million in new funding to support 33 projects under the FY23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes solicitation. Through this program, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the administration of justice.
Since 2009, NIJ has invested nearly $300 million...
