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Research Assistantship Opportunities at NIJ

December 2016

The NIJ Research Assistantship Program (RAP) is designed to provide highly qualified doctoral students with practical and applied research experience in criminal justice issues. NIJ provides funds to participating universities to pay salaries and other costs associated with research assistants who work on NIJ research activities.

This webinar reviews the opportunities that are currently available for the 2017-2018 academic year and will cover the application process, eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Presenters include:

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Are CEDs Safe and Effective?

June 2010

Thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States have adopted conducted energy devices (CEDs) as a safe method to subdue individuals, but are these devices really safe? What policies should agencies adopt to ensure the proper use of this technology? This NIJ Conference Panel discusses the physiological effects of electrical current in the human body caused by CEDs, as well as how this technology can reduce injuries to officers and suspects when appropriate policies and training are followed.

NIJ FY 10 Weapons and Protective Systems Technology Center of Excellence

Closing Date
NIJ seeks proposals for the operation of the Weapons and Protective Systems Technology Center of Excellence, a component of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center System. The Center conducts testing, evaluation, technology assistance programs, and other services with regard to weapons and protective tools and technologies intended for use by law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies. Its focus will be less lethal...