Technology and Tools
Law enforcement and corrections officers rely on various technologies for effective law enforcement and their own safety. NIJ helps ensure that officers have the equipment they need by developing standards and testing equipment against the standards. NIJ also helps to bring affordable new equipment to market by funding research and development of innovative technologies.
Technology and Tools Pages
Information on technology and tools is divided into four main categories and subtopics within each category. Select "Show Subtopics" to find increasingly specific information.
Equipment Standards and Testing
Developing Technology Standards
Crime Laboratory Enhancement Funding
Technology Development Process
High Priority Technology Needs
Confirming the Guilty and Protecting the Innocent
Collaboration and Coordination for Technology Research and Development
Ongoing Aerial Surveillance Projects
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
Body Armor Research and Evaluation Results
Current and Future Research on Body Armor
Communications Systems Governance
Interoperability Basics for Practitioners
Outreach and Assistance
Communication Technology Assistance
Communication Technology Outreach and Education
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
