The Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

Full list of The Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) results

• FTCoE report provides insights, info on portable drug testing devices

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  The opioid crisis and the rise in novel psychoactive substances (NPSs) hitting the street was the impetus for developing this particular landscape study

• Using shotguns as less-lethal weapons

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  When the Corvallis Police Department moved away from everyday use of shotguns in favor of patrol rifles, the shotguns were repurposed for use as less-lethal weapons

• Safe Seniors Camera Program seeks to protect the elderly

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  Wisconsin has started a pilot program to help people who suspect that an elderly family member is being abused at home by a caretaker

• ALS technology sheds a different light on crime scenes

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  The ALS causes certain materials to fluoresce, which enhances the ability to visualize specific evidence

• Md. county to expand opioid prevention education through D.A.R.E.

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  As the nation’s opioid epidemic continues to grow, police departments and schools are looking for more ways to fight back

• How a Va. agency is using sUAS to find missing persons

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  The sUAS is outfitted with a Project Lifesaver antenna, which provides enhanced ability to track people with certain medical conditions that may wander away from home

• How to handle encounters with suspicious UAS operations

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  Agencies need to know how to assess UAS operations and options for dealing with suspected illegal actions

• New guide offers assessment guidance to small police agencies

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  A new publication offers guidance on how to break down and manage your agency evaluation process

• Cops, houses of worship come together to use safety and security planning app

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  SHOW, released in October 2016, helps houses of worship develop a safety and security plan tailored to their specific needs

• Virtual training tool allows first responders to train across jurisdictions, disciplines

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  A free virtual training tool allows first responders from different disciplines to train together for critical incidents

• NIST's free software helps agencies test computer forensics tools

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  This software can help investigators determine they’re using the right version of the right forensic tool

• Firearms training and prevention of hearing loss

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  No one device provides an adequate amount of protection, which is why using all three categories of hearing protection devices together is key

• How the MSP's car and motorcycle evals can help your purchasing decisions

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  Every fall since 1975, the Michigan State Police have evaluated patrol vehicles and published the results

• How Texas cops are combating elder abuse

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  Funded by a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant, the new Harris County Senior Justice Assessment Center brings together a multi-disciplinary team

• Police aviation units: 11 things to address in your emergency response plan

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  What happens if a law enforcement aircraft is in trouble?

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