Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Research on Repeat Crime Risk Leads to Software Tool Development
How Law Enforcement Can Harness the Benefits of an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program
Unmanned aircraft systems can assist law enforcement in a number of ways, but agencies must be cognizant of privacy concerns surrounding their use.
Multi-Method Evaluation of Police Use of Force Outcomes
Assessing Police Use-of-Force Policy and Outcomes
A Screening Tool for Identifying Trafficking Victims
Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of State and Local Human Trafficking Cases
Police Integrity and How to Improve It
Untested Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Many jurisdictions across the country are looking at the issue of sexual assault evidence that has not been submitted to a crime lab for testing
Using Research to Move Policing Forward
A 2014 LEADS scholar explains how his agency uses evidence-based research to reduce crime and better help the public
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.
Helping At-Risk Youth Say "No" to Gangs
An NIJ-funded evaluation finds that a revised curriculum and greater attention to teacher training have resulted in an improved program for preventing gang membership and delinquency.
Study Identifies Ways to Improve ATF Ballistic Evidence Program
An NIJ-funded examination of NIBIN offers recommendations for improving the program's tactical and strategic value.
Addressing the Impact of Wrongful Convictions on Crime Victims
We need to better understand how wrongful convictions affect the original crime victims and improve systemic support available to them.