Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Hyperspectral Imaging and the Search for Humans, Dead or Alive
The technique used to pinpoint mineral deposits, hyperspectral imaging, could be used to find humans, both dead and alive. An NIJ-funded researcher realized that the technology could use drones with sensors to cover large areas and find human bodies.
Leveraging Broadband Communications to Improve Public Safety
Developing a Database of Cursive and Printed Handwriting Characteristics
Researchers conducted a statistical study of handwriting characteristics to provide a database so that forensic document examination standards will better stand up to judicial scrutiny.
NIJ's Standards and Testing Program
NIJ Issues a Revised Bomb Suit Equipment Standard
The revised standard provides updated test methods and requirements for the protective ensembles worn by public safety bomb technicians.
Identifying Technology Needs and Innovations to Advance Corrections
NIJ and a team led by the RAND Corporation are examining how technology could help corrections agencies relieve staff and facility limitations and improve training, policies, and practices
An Inside Look at Creating Standards for Equipment
NIJ sat down with Chris Tillery, Office Director for NIJ's Office of Science and Technology, to examine the standards development process at NIJ.
Agencies Collaborating in the Development of NIJ Standards
Latent Fingerprint Interoperability Survey
Medical Management Guidelines for Impacts to Body Armor
Improving Standards and Compliance Test Methods
What Is STR Analysis?
Solving Missing Persons Cases
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System has helped agencies solve cases and allowed families to find resolution.