Research and development
Rheological Behavior of Brain Tissue: Experiments vs Theory and Forensic Applications
Drug-Impaired Driving: The Contribution of Emerging and Undertested Drugs
The Impact of Mobile Technology Devices on Street Checks and Crime Incidents Reported: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial
Victimized Teachers’ Perceptions of Procedural Justice and the Impact on Satisfaction with School Responses
Creating a Process for Equitable Action to Prevent School and Community Violence
Healthy Adolescent Relationship Trajectories Study
Assessing for Impact: Key Elements to Successful Group Mentoring at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
Forensic DNA Interpretation and Human Factors: Improving Practice Through a Systems Approach
Forensic DNA Interpretation and Human Factors: Improving Practice Through a Systems Approach
Unconventional Wisdom: Research Shakes Up Assumptions About Sex Trafficking Clues in Online Escort
Closing Cases Using Gunshot Residue
Not every crime scene will have definitive evidence, such as DNA, to link an individual to a crime. In those cases, law enforcement relies on other evidence to build the burden of proof. NIJ graduate research fellow Dr. Shelby Khandasammy developed a tool to analyze organic gunshot residue and distinguish between different firearms calibers and manufacturers. She joins Marie Garcia, office director for the Office of Criminal Justice Systems at NIJ, to talk about her work and experience as a research fellow.