Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group: Operational Requirements
Patents Generated by NIJ-Sponsored Projects
Improving Bruise Detection with Alternate Light
Defining the Difficulty of Fingerprint Comparisons
Researchers create a metric to determine the difficulty of matching latent and known fingerprints, then link that difficulty to error rates.
Establishing Scientific Criteria for 3-D Analysis of Cartridges
Researchers who developed a 3-D imaging system for analyzing cartridge casings say their latest work is “a critical next step” that gives cartridge analysis more credibility by including datasets, best practices, and performance checks.
Creating a Portable System for Tool Mark Analysis
Researchers claim they have developed a prototype system that could enable “low-cost, portable, objective analysis of tool marks.”