Articles Published by NIJ

The field is just beginning to acknowledge the unique need for a better scientific understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on forensic professionals.

Forensic investigators now have more information on the performance of identification technologies for biological fluids.

As medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide face a severe shortage of forensic pathologists, New Mexico has pioneered the use of CT scans to reduce autopsy numbers and reduce costs.

Researchers develop a more accurate picture of fentanyl use prevalence among people under court-ordered mandatory drug testing.

NIJ-funded scientists from West Virginia University develop quick, easy, and accurate drug tests.

The Miami-Dade medical examiner’s office has developed a quick method to screen fluids for hundreds of drugs simultaneously, improving workflow.

After a five-year fact-finding mission, a multi-agency working group has identified a host of problems in the U.S. medical examiner/coroner system, but solutions remain elusive.

NIJ-supported research has enabled biomechanical experts to improve predictive models of head injuries in children, helping physicians and law enforcement to better distinguish between accidental injury and abuse.

Two NIJ-funded studies examine new ways to analyze trace evidence in the aftermath of an explosion or bombing.