Free Papers/Reports on Forensics and Security from NIJ
Mei 18, 2007 — amutiaraFree papers/reports on Forensics and Security from National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
NIJ is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and is dedicated to researching crime control and justice issues. NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the State and local levels. NIJ’s principal authorities are derived from the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (see 42 USC § 3721-3723) and Title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
Mission:
Advance scientific research, development, and evaluation to enhance the administration of justice and public safety.
Here some recently publication from NIJ:
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Test Results for Digital Data Acquisition Tool: IXimager (Version 2.0, Feb-01 2006)
April 2007
Posted April 30, 2007
This NIJ Special Report presents the results from testing the IXimager (Version 2.0, Feb-01 2006) against Digital Data Acquisition Tool Assertions and Test Plan Version 1.0. It documents results by test assertion, describes the testing environment, provides an interpretation of the test results, and includes test results summary log files for numerous test cases. The results provide the information necessary for developers to improve tools, users to make informed choices, and the legal community and others to understand the tools’ capabilities. (NCJ 217103)
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Voice Encryption for Radios
March 2007
Posted March 30, 2007
This NIJ InShort fact sheet gives an overview of the weaknesses unencrypted voice transmissions face and outlines how voice encryption helps ensure that voice transmissions are secure and accessible only by authorized personnel. Effective management is crucial to successfully implementing an encrypted voice network, and the fact sheet indicates the differences between managing a small versus a large network. (NCJ 217103)
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Migrating From Cellular Digital Packet Data
March 2007
Posted March 30, 2007
Public safety agencies that use commercial cellular digital packet data (CDPD) will soon be forced to migrate to another method of communication. This NIJ InShort fact sheet gives an overview of the obstacles that agencies will face during the CDPD phase out, and it indicates factors that should be considered when migrating to a new service. (NCJ 217104)
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Interoperability Gateways/Interconnects
March 2007
Posted March 30, 2007
Interconnect systems, such as gateways, allow for voice interoperability between otherwise incompatible radio communications systems. This NIJ InShort fact sheet details how gateways work and gives key factors that can affect performance. The fact sheet also outlines the steps to deploying a gateway and summarizes the two primary aspects of gateway management. (NCJ 217105)
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Test Results for Three Tableau Hardware Write Block Devices
January 2007
Posted January 25, 2007
These NIJ Special Reports present the results from testing three Tableau Hardware Write Block devices against Hardware Write Blocker (HWB) Assertions and Test Plan Version 1.0. They document results against four top-level tool requirements identified by the specification and several test assertions related to those requirements, describe the testing environment, provide an interpretation of the test results, and include test results summary log files for numerous test cases. The results provide the information necessary for developers to improve tools, users to make informed choices, and the legal community and others to understand the tools’ capabilities.
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- Test Results for Hardware Write Block Device: Tableau Forensic SATA Bridge T3u (USB Interface), (Adobe PDF)
- Test Results for Hardware Write Block Device: Tableau Forensic SATA Bridge T3u (FireWire Interface), (Adobe PDF)
- Test Results for Hardware Write Block Device: Tableau Forensic IDE Pocket Bridge T14 (FireWire Interface), (Adobe PDF)
NIJ Journal Issue No. 256
January 2007
Posted January 17, 2007 
NIJ programs make a difference in the lives of individual Americans. Two articles in this issue of the Journal highlight this. The lead story describes the Center for Human Identification, an NIJ-funded project that provides free DNA testing on unidentified human remains for any law enforcement agency in the country, helping to solve more missing persons cases. The second story highlights the work of the Kinship and Data Analysis Panel, a group of forensic experts convened by NIJ after 9/11 to help identify victims of the World Trade Center attacks-and, now, to advise the Nation in how to be better prepared to identify victims of a future mass disaster.
Other articles feature:
- An online training program—designed particularly for judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys—that explains the use of DNA, from the crime scene to post-conviction testing.
- Key factors that influence the public’s perception of the police.
- New findings revealing that many women who are physically abused by their sexual partners are also sexually assaulted by those partners.
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Digital Evidence in the Courtroom: A Guide for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
By National Institute of Justice
January 2007
Posted January 16, 2007
Now essential to modern life, computers have also become increasingly important to criminals, who steal information, commit fraud, and stalk victims online. Even if a crime was not committed online, law enforcement may discover critical evidence from an offenders’ digital media. For this evidence to be admissible, however, police must demonstrate proper collection and handling. In the courtroom, prosecutors must overcome the twin barriers of skepticism and lack of technical understanding. To help navigate this complex process, NIJ’s technical working group of national experts prepared this special report. Chapters 1 and 2 inform crime scene investigators and other handlers about legal requirements for the handling of digital evidence. Chapters 3 and 4 provide guidelines for successful prosecution. The last chapter is a working application—using digital evidence to convict in a child pornography case. Appendixes provide useful resources and forms.
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Asian Transnational Organized Crime and Its Impact on the United States
By James O. Finckenauer and Ko-lin Chin
January 2007
Posted January 12, 2007
Asian Transnational Organized Crime and Its Impact on the United States reports on a study undertaken to preliminarily assess the impact of Asian transnational organized crime on the United States while, at the same time, determining high-priority areas for further research and identifying potential collaborative research partners and sources of relevant data and information in Asia. The first chapter of this monograph describes the divergent perceptions of Asian transnational organized crime held by Asian versus American interviewees, and also offers a researcher’s perspective. The second chapter explains the scope and patterns of Asian organized crime. The final chapter offers the researchers’ initial assessment of the impact of Asian transnational organized crime on the United States and U.S. interests.
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Investigations Involving the Internet and Computer Networks
By National Institute of Justice
January 2007
Posted January 12, 2007
This NIJ Special Report is intended as a resource for individuals responsible for investigations involving the use of the Internet and other computer networks. Any crime could involve devices that communicate through the Internet or through a network. Criminals may use the Internet for numerous reasons, including trading/sharing information (e.g., documents, photographs), concealing their identity, and gathering information on victims. The report is among a series of guides on investigating electronic crime.
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