Articles Published by NIJ

Criminals track dust particles to and from virtually every crime scene, but particles on a suspect’s shoes are seldom used as evidence linking the accused to the crime. In this NIJ-supported project, researchers assert that investigators can use small par

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.

Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault crimes is much more complicated than simply performing DNA testing.

Sidebar to the article Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence

Researchers claim they have developed a prototype system that could enable “low-cost, portable, objective analysis of tool marks.”

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.

A review of erroneous convictions that involved forensic science can help identify critical lessons for forensic scientists as they perform testing, interpret results, render conclusions, and testify in court.

Recommendations for a victim-centered approach in responding to sexual assault cases.

By touching a cell phone, car keys, or even a pen, you are leaving behind a chemical signature that can reveal much about how you live your daily life.

In response to the National Academy of Sciences’ call for scientific data to support forensic evidence, researchers revised forensic anthropology procedures to include an “error metric” for the measurement of human skeletal remains.

Identifying a car, truck, or other vehicle that has been involved in a hit-and-run accident often depends on examining paint fragments left at the scene by the vehicle.