Forensic science is the application of sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and engineering to matters of law.
NIJ’s forensic science research and development program focuses on basic and applied scientific research with the intent to:
- Direct the findings of basic scientific research in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science.
- Apply forensic science research to the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, rapid methods for the identification, analysis and interpretation of physical evidence.
- Expand the scientific basis of forensic methods.
- Produce useful materials, devices, systems or methods that have the potential for forensic application.
- Increase the body of knowledge to guide and inform forensic science policy and practice.
On this page, find links to articles, awards, events, publications, and multimedia related to forensic sciences.
Advances in Forensic Urine Drug Testing - Threshold Accurate Calibration (TAC)
This recording one of a group of presentations on The Synthetic Drug Crisis – Identifying NPS in Forensic Casework, which is session I in Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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A Medical Examiner's Perspective on the Use of Toxicology in NPS Related Cases
This recording one of a group of presentations on Interpretative Toxicology for NPS in Forensic Casework, which is session III of the Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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Practical Considerations in Designing Methods Validation Studies for NPS Assays
This recording one of a group of presentations on Analysis of NPS – Practical Considerations and Analytical Approaches, which is session II in the Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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SWGDRUG Recommendations for Identification of Novel Psychoactive Substance Seized in Drug Casework
This recording one of a group of presentations on The Synthetic Drug Crisis – Identifying NPS in Forensic Casework, which is session I in Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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General Approaches to Toxicological Interpretation in MDI with a Focus on NPS Cases, Barry Logan
This recording one of a group of presentations on Interpretative Toxicology for NPS in Forensic Casework, which is session III of the Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combating the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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Synthetic Cannabinoids - Best Practices to Perform Relevant Toxicological Testing
This recording one of a group of presentations on Interpretative Toxicology for NPS in Forensic Casework, which is session III of the Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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An LC-MS-MS Method for the Analysis of Fentanyl in Postmortem and Impaired Driving Cases
This recording one of a group of presentations on Analysis of NPS – Practical Considerations and Analytical Approaches, which is session II in the Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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Screening Workflows for the Identification of NPS in Forensic Toxicology Casework Using High Resolution Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectroscopy (QTOF)
This recording one of a group of presentations on The Synthetic Drug Crisis – Identifying NPS in Forensic Casework, which is session I in Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives & Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic
This recording one of a group of presentations on Interpretative Toxicology for NPS in Forensic Casework, which is session III of the Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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Qualitative Method Development and Validation for Synthetic Cannabinoids and Experience with Casework Samples
This recording one of a group of presentations on Analysis of NPS – Practical Considerations and Analytical Approaches, which is session II in the Best Practices Guidance for Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Synthetic Drug Epidemic Online Workshop Series.
The workshop was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on July 25, 2018.
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Research Forensic Library
We invite you to also search the Research Forensic Library, a curated collection of publicly-accessible material relating to every discipline of the forensic sciences.
