The National Institute of Justice funds FY 2026 applied research and evaluations of state, local, and tribal criminal justice responses to illegal immigration and related crimes.
The National Institute of Justice funds research and evaluations of law enforcement strategies to reduce violent crime linked to domestic and transnational gangs and organized criminal groups.
The National Institute of Justice funds research to improve adult criminal justice workforce effectiveness, readiness, and safety, or assess the implementation and impact of police de-escalation training.
Supports state, local, and tribal governments in using data to reduce inefficient justice system spending and redirect resources to address urgent challenges, reduce crime, and lower recidivism.
The National Institute of Justice funds FY 2026 research on U.S. human trafficking prevention, federal policies that may worsen trafficking, and effective services for American victims.
The National Institute of Justice funds researcher–law enforcement partnerships to evaluate drones as first responders for violent crime, immigration enforcement, and other policing activities.