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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Evidence analysis and processing
Compendium Developed to Help Forensic Investigators Screen for Drugs
Date Published
November 19, 2016
Improving the Reliability of Drug Tests Done by Officers
Date Published
November 19, 2016
Researchers look at transition metal cluster compounds for the fluorescent identification and trace detection of substances of abuse.
Overview of Impression and Pattern Evidence
Date Published
July 8, 2016
Overview of Trace Evidence
Date Published
June 21, 2016
Recreational Research: Analyzing 'Designer Drugs' at Miami’s Premier Electronic Music Festival
Date Published
September 30, 2015
Magneto-Optical Sensors Bring Obliterated Serial Numbers Back to Life
Date Published
May 1, 2015
A sensor technology first developed for medical use is being adapted to detect and visualize destroyed serial numbers in firearms.
The Science Behind Firearm and Tool Mark Examination
Date Published
December 1, 2014
Study finds less than 1.2 percent error rate in matching bullets fired from Glock semiautomatic pistol barrels to the actual firearm.
How ATF Is Working to Improve NIBIN
Date Published
October 1, 2014
Study Identifies Ways to Improve ATF Ballistic Evidence Program
Date Published
October 1, 2014
An NIJ-funded examination of NIBIN offers recommendations for improving the program's tactical and strategic value.
Law Enforcement Use of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
Date Published
December 8, 2013
Overview of Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Dentistry
Date Published
April 4, 2013
Fingerprints: An Overview
Date Published
March 27, 2013
Overview of Forensic Pathology
Date Published
January 23, 2013
Forensic Toxicology Research and Development
Date Published
October 1, 2012
Overview of Questioned Documents
Date Published
October 1, 2012
Nationwide Survey of Untested Evidence in Law Enforcement Custody
Date Published
June 17, 2012
DNA Testing: Techniques and Results in the Los Angeles Study
Date Published
June 14, 2012
The Case for Testing All Sexual Assault Kits
Date Published
June 14, 2012
Effects of Human Factors on the Accuracy of Fingerprint Analysis
Date Published
May 16, 2012