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Subtopic: Gun violence
Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence
Date Published
June 26, 2023
In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence
Public Mass Shootings: Database Amasses Details of a Half Century of U.S. Mass Shootings with Firearms, Generating Psychosocial Histories
Date Published
February 3, 2022
A troubled past and leaked plans are common to those who take part in mass shootings. Most use handguns, NIJ-supported research shows.
Using Forensic Intelligence To Combat Serial and Organized Violent Crimes
Date Published
October 21, 2020
Integrating forensic evidence into the intelligence process is an evolutionary next step in reducing, disrupting, and preventing violent crime.
Advancing Mass Shooting Research To Inform Practice
Date Published
April 6, 2020
NIJ’s findings point to the adoption of uniform definitions and comprehensive databases as logical next steps for improving research and practice to prevent mass shootings.
Addressing Mental Health Is an Important Factor in Improving School Safety
Date Published
October 21, 2019
Gun Violence in America
Date Published
February 26, 2019
Tackling Gun Violence as a Community Issue
Date Published
February 15, 2019
Who Loaded the Gun? Recovering DNA from Bullet Casings
Date Published
August 31, 2016
Law Enforcement Use of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
Date Published
December 8, 2013
Gun Violence Prevention Strategy: Focused Deterrence
Date Published
June 5, 2013
Targeting High-Risk Areas and Offenders
Using Trace Data to Police Illicitly Obtained Firearms
Date Published
June 4, 2013
Illegal Firearms Trafficking
Date Published
April 10, 2013
Preventing, Preparing for Critical Incidents in Schools
Date Published
May 31, 2010