Standards
Standard Reference Material 2372a Human DNA Quantitation Standard
From the Director: Body Armor Standards Updated to Better Protect Those in the Line of Fire
Expert Algorithm to Identify Seized Drugs from Tandem Mass Spectra
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Services
The COVID-19 pandemic had a detrimental impact on communities across the nation and significantly affected various aspects of individuals’ lives. One of the negative impacts was an increase in gender-based violence accompanied by shifting barriers to accessing services and support. Victims and victim service providers faced various challenges dealing with the increase in need for services, navigating barriers to help-seeking, and addressing logistical issues.
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Evidence-Based Evaluation Of The Analytical Schemes In ASTM E2329-17 Standard Practice For Identification Of Seized Drugs For Methamphetamine Samples
Building Knowledge About Victim Services
Data from the National Crime Victimization Survey showcase trends in victim service use and how the Bureau of Justice Statistics is addressing gaps in understanding around victim services and their providers.
White Paper – Electronic Death Registry In Medicolegal Death Investigation
Expanded Quantitative Cannabinoid Testing in Biological Specimens to Combat the Ever Changing Cannabis Landscape
Test Protocol for Comparative Evaluation of Protective Gloves for Law Enforcement and Corrections Applications--NIJ Test Protocol 99-114
Establishing Standards for Side-by-Side Radiographic Comparisons
Production and certification of NIST Standard Reference Material 2372 Human DNA Quantitation Standard
We Did It! You can too! An Inside Perspective to Implementing Standards on the OSAC Registry
Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor (NIJ Standard 0101.07)
Specification for NIJ Ballistic Protection Levels and Associated Test Threats (NIJ Standard 0123.00)
NIJ Ballistic-Resistance Body Armor Standards Updates
The development and pilot testing of a family treatment court best practices assessment: The model standards implementation scale
Improving Methods Using Machine Learning and Databases in Forensic Anthropology
Standards and Conformity Assessment for Criminal Justice Restraints
Restraints are critical pieces of equipment carried by law enforcement, corrections, and court officers. To help ensure that restraints meet minimal requirements, the National Institute of Justice published NIJ Standard 1001.00, Criminal Justice Restraints (pdf, 66 pages) in 2014 and Revision A in 2019 (pdf, 62 pages).[1]
Standard 1001.00 specifies the minimum requirements for form and fit, performance, testing, documentation, and labeling of...
Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor, NIJ Standard-0115.00
The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum performance requirements and methods of test for the stab resistance of personal body armor intended to protect the torso against slash and stab threats. This standard is based on technical work performed by many organizations: in the United Kingdom by the Police Scientific Development Branch, and...
Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor, NIJ Standard 0101.07
Body Armor Manufacturer Workshop
NIJ’s online workshop for body armor manufacturers has been postponed from its original date of March 19. The webinar will provide updates on standards and conformity assessment activities related to ballistic-resistant body armor and include opportunities to ask questions.
NIJ has released an addendum to the standard. The addendum is available in two versions...
Specification for NIJ Ballistic Protection Levels and Associated Test Threats, NIJ Standard 0123.00
NIJ has released an addendum to the standard. The addendum is available in two versions, each includes the same information:
- Addendum showing changes in red and strikeout text.
- Addendum showing changes in highlighted and strikeout text (this version is fully accessible to users with disabilities).
This addendum includes revisions to NIJ Standard 0123.00, Specification for NIJ Ballistic Protection Levels and...