Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions
Research has found key areas within forensic science that are associated with higher rates of wrongful convictions. Addressing them should strengthen trust in our criminal justice system.
Fast Screening of Gunshot Residue Aims to Modernize Practice
NIJ-funded researchers create unprecedented gunshot residue dataset to develop a quick, dual-detection method for gunshot residue detection.
Improving the Analysis and Collection of Trace Evidence Samples
The National Institute of Justice — At the Forefront of Forensic Science Research
Seven Research Articles Resulting from NIJ Grants Make Forensic Chemistry's List of 25 Most Cited Papers
Microbial Communities on Skin Leave Unique Traces at Crime Scenes
Investigators in two NIJ-supported studies have demonstrated that people carry unique microbial communities on their skin, and traces of those communities, left on touched objects, can be linked to the individual.
Potential Handheld Multispectral Camera for Crime Scene Investigations
Linking Suspects to Crime Scenes with Particle Populations
Two researchers with a long record of research into the forensic value of very small particle populations examined cell phones, handguns, drug packaging, and ski masks from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office to determine if such particles can make phys
Fast and Versatile Forensic Analysis of Ink and Paper with an Easily Operated Laser
The ability of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instruments to detect practically the entire periodic table of elements very quickly and without the complexity of other systems makes them an economic choice for forensic analysis.