NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technology Implementation and Impact for Law Enforcement Purposes

This funding opportunity will support research and evaluation of emerging technology implementation and impact for law enforcement purposes. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking proposals that address topics such as policies, trainings, operational and staffing issues, communications strategies, and impacts of technology implementation on public safety and agency budgets. Applicants are encouraged to partner with researchers and practitioners to guide the law enforcement community on the best ways to implement technology. The funding opportunity involves a two-stage process, starting with the submission of a concept paper, and applicants should not submit a full proposal unless invited. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Research and evaluation of emerging technology implementation and impact for law enforcement purposes • Topics such as policies, trainings, operational and staffing issues, and communications strategies • Impacts of technology implementation on public safety and agency budgets • Encouragement of researcher-practitioner partnerships • Two-stage application process starting with a concept paper