Criminal Justice Restraints Standard, NIJ Standard-1001.00, Revision A
Date Published
January 2020
Publication Type
Standard
Agencies
NIJ
Standards
Best Practices in Novel Psychoactive Substances Testing for Laboratory Practitioners
Date Published
September 2019
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed),
Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Funding to support the operation of the Secretariat of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, Biometrics
2016-IJ-CX-0112
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2019
$46,100
The Next Revision of the NIJ Performance Standard for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor
Date Published
October 2018
Publication Type
Standard,
Legislation/Policy Description
Agencies
NIJ
Ballistic Body Armor: A Closer Look at the Follow-Up Inspection and Testing Program
Date Published
February 2013
Publication Type
Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
Agencies
NIJ
NIJ Journal Issue No. 275
Date Published
September 2015
Series
Publication Type
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material
Agencies
NIJ
The Role of Equipment Performance Standards in Correctional Settings
Date Published
February 2017
Series
Publication Type
Standard,
Report (Technical Assistance)
Agencies
NIJ
How Collaboration Between Researchers and Police Chiefs Can Improve the Quality of Sexual Assault Investigations: A Look at Los Angeles
June 2011
Panelists discuss the application of research findings from an NIJ-sponsored study of sexual assault attrition to police practice in Los Angeles. There are three main focal points: (1) the mutual benefits of researcher/practitioner partnerships, (2) the implications of variation in police interpretation of UCR guidelines specific to clearing sexual assault (with an emphasis on cases involving nonstrangers), and (3) the content of specialized training that must be required for patrol officers and detectives who respond to and investigate sex crimes.
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From the Academy to Retirement: A Journey Through the Policing Lifecycle
December 2009
Series
Professor Rosenbaum and a panel of colleagues discuss a study to demonstrate the feasibility of creating a foundation from which to launch studies about multiple aspects of policing using standardized definitions and measurement tools. Their goal is to advance knowledge about policing and translate data into evidence-based best practices that improve training, supervision and accountability systems. The effort is expected to produce a better understanding of what motivates police officers and makes them healthier, happier and more effective.
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An International View of Civil Disturbance Unit Standards and Training
August 2019
This video provides and international perspective on civil disturbance units.
Dr. Ben Burger, Chief, Unterstützungskommando, Dachau, Germany, discusses how his unit’s response to civil disturbances compares to his American counterparts and the approaches that contribute to his unit’s success.
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Sexual Assault: Obtaining DNA From Evidence Collected up to a Week Later
June 2009
Technological advances have made it possible to detect male DNA in evidentiary samples collected several days after a sexual act has taken place. Panelists will present the research that has led to these findings, followed by a discussion of the potential impact of this work from the perspectives of the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and the crime laboratory communities.
Strengthening Forensic Science at Its Foundations to Improve Public Safety
With National Forensic Science Week beginning on August 9, I can’t think of a better time to highlight the importance of NIJ’s investment in forensic science research and how that...
Director’s Corner: Improved Officer Safety in 2017 — and Beyond
American law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep their communities safe, and sometimes they pay the ultimate price. Every year, officers are killed in the line of duty. 2017 saw a decrease of more than 10 percent in line-of-duty deaths, from 143 in 2016 to 128 last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Although the year-to-year...
Alternative Sentencing Policies for Drug Offenders
June 2009
The panel presentations from the 2009 NIJ Conference are based on an NIJ-sponsored evaluation of the effectiveness of Kansas Senate Bill 123, which mandates community-based drug abuse treatment for drug possession by nonviolent offenders in lieu of prison.
Active NIJ Standards and Comparative Test Methods
The following table presents active NIJ standards.[1]
Standards are revised on an as-needed basis. You also may review a list of inactive standards, which are no longer supported, updated or revised.
| Equipment | Number | Publisher | Status | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offender Tracking Systems | NIJ Standard-1004.00 | NIJ | Active | 2016 |
| Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations[2] | NFPA 1986... |
Special Technical Committees: How They Are Changing NIJ's Standards Development Process
June 2010
NIJ has established a new standards development process based on Special Technical Committees whose members include practitioners, scientists, researchers, subject matter experts, staff of test laboratories and major criminal justice stakeholder organizations, and representatives knowledgeable in standards development and conformity assessment. The members collaborate to develop the standard and ensure that practitioner needs are addressed.
Custody Evaluation in Domestic Violence Cases
June 2009
Panelists will examine practices, beliefs and recommendations of professional and custody evaluators in domestic violence cases. Panelists will discuss current NIJ studies that use both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the impact of personal attitudes and beliefs on custody evaluation.
Director's Message: Equipment Guidance From NIJ and Our Expanding Standards Program
In our personal lives, most of us do some research before we buy a new tool or piece of equipment. We want to make sure that what we buy works as it is supposed to and that we get our money’s worth. When criminal justice agencies purchase equipment, the stakes are higher. Equipment is costly, budgets are tight, and most importantly the lives of officers...
What Is Research and Evaluation Evidence and How Can We Use It?
June 2010
This NIJ Conference Panel will explore the development and use of evidence-based policies, programs and technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiencies related to government. Through casual observation, practices and programs may appear to be effective, but under closer scrutiny the results may look much different.
NIJ Civil Disturbance Unit Standards: The Importance of Standards and Testing
July 2019
Mark Greene, Physical Scientist, National Institute of Justice, and Alan Hanson, Captain, Fairfax County (Va.) Police Department, discuss the importance of standards and testing and why it is important to develop CDU standards for agencies across the country.
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DRAFT Criminal Justice Offender Tracking System Refurbishment Service Program Requirements — NIJ-RP-1004.00
Date Published
December 2013
Publication Type
Test/Measurement,
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored