Types of Technology and Tools
NIJ funds the research, development, testing and evaluation of a wide range of technology and tools to improve public safety. Select a type of technology below to learn more.
Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor That Complies With NIJ Ballistic Resistance Standard, 0101.06
Stab-Resistent Body Body Armor That Complies With NIJ Stab Resistance Standard, 0115.00
Medical Management Guidelines for Impacts to Body Armor
Body Armor Research and Evaluation Results
Standards and Testing for Body Armor
NIJ Standard-0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor
NIJ Standard-0115.00, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor
Communications Systems Governance
Interoperability Basics for Practitioners
Outreach and Assistance
Communication Technology Assistance
Communication Technology Outreach and Education
Corrections Equipment and Technology
Improving Supervision in the Community
Evaluating a Location-Based Offender Monitoring System
Standards & Testing Program for Offender Tracking Technologies
Field Search: A Tool for Monitoring Sex Offenders (NCJRS abstract)
Improving Safety in Institutions with Technology
Contraband Control and Detection
Detecting Drugs on Surfaces Quickly and Easily
An Introduction to Portal Contraband Detection Technology (pdf, 4 pages)
Detecting Items Hidden on a Person or Inside a Body
Detecting Items Hidden or Substances Present in the Surrounding Environment
Walk-Through Metal Detectors Standard: current NIJ Standard-0601.02, updated standard under development
Hand-Held Metal Detectors Standard: current NIJ Standard-0602.02, updated standard under development
Monitoring Inmates
Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor That Complies With NIJ Ballistic Resistance Standard, 0101.06
Stab-Resistent Body Body Armor That Complies With NIJ Stab Resistance Standard, 0115.00
Research and Evaluation Results on Body Armor
Current and Future Research on Body Armor
Standards and Testing for Body Armor
0101.06, NIJ Standard, Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor
0115.00, NIJ Standard, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor
Computer/Cybercrime (Digital Evidence and Forensics)
Digital Evidence Investigative Tools
Preventing Data Loss When Seizing Electronic Devices of Interest
Identifying Intrusion and Unauthorized Activities
Acquiring Data From Networked Computers
Enhancing "At-the-Scene" Digital Analysis Capabilities of First Responders
Digital Evidence Analysis Tools
Metadata Analysis and Extraction
Macintosh Digital Forensic Tools
Digital Forensics Standards and Capacity Building
The Electronic Crime Technology Center of Excellence
Computer Forensic Tool Testing Program
Digital Forensic Guides
Digital Evidence in the Courtroom: A Guide for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
Forensic Examination of Digital Evidence: A Guide for Law Enforcement
Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders, Second Edition
Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: An On-the-Scene Reference for First Responders
Detection and Surveillance Technologies
Detection of Weapons, Contraband and Chemicals
Detecting Items Hidden on a Person or Inside a Body
Detecting Items Hidden or Substances Present in the Surrounding Environment
Standards Development for Detection and Surveillance Equipment
Adopting New Technologies: Technology Transition Workshops
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Convicted Offender and Arrestee Samples
Increasing Laboratory Capacity
Untested Evidence in Law Enforcement Agencies
Laboratory Capacity Enhancement
DNA Backlog Reduction Funding Program
Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement Funding Program
Information Systems and Databases
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs.gov)
Forensic Databases: Paint, Shoe Prints, and Beyond (NIJ Journal)
Standards — Scientific Working Groups
Validation Information for Public Laboratories
Digital Evidence and Forensics
Digital Evidence Investigative Tools
Preventing Data Loss When Seizing Electronic Devices of Interest
Identifying Intrusion and Unauthorized Activities
Acquiring Data From Networked Computers
Enhancing "At-the-Scene" Digital Analysis Capabilities of First Responders
Digital Evidence Analysis Tools
Metadata Analysis and Extraction
Macintosh Digital Forensic Tools
Digital Forensics Standards and Capacity Building
The Electronic Crime Technology Center of Excellence
Computer Forensic Tool Testing Program
Digital Forensic Guides
Digital Evidence in the Courtroom: A Guide for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
Forensic Examination of Digital Evidence: A Guide for Law Enforcement
Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders, Second Edition
Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: An On-the-Scene Reference for First Responders
Forensic Anthropology and Dentistry
Forensic Anthropology Research and Development Awards
Death Investigation
Forensic Death Investigation Symposium
Symposium Summary: National Academy Report
Symposium Summary: Enhancing Policy and Practice
Symposium Summary: Navigating Lethal and Ethical Issues
Symposium Summary: Leveraging Technology
Symposium Summary: Communication Breakdown
Symposium Summary: Education, Training and Certification Programs
Missing Persons Investigations
Solving Missing Persons Cases (NIJ Journal)
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs.gov)
Funding to Identify Missing Persons
Mass Fatality Investigations
Mass Fatality Incidents: A Guide for Human Forensic Identification
Lessons Learned From 9/11: DNA Identification in Mass Fatality Incidents
Postconviction Testing and Wrongful Convictions
Funding for Postconviction Testing
Research on DNA's Role in Uncovering Wrongful Convictions
Training — Curriculum Development and Course Delivery
