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NIJ Solicitation for Research on Emerging Technology in Law Enforcement

This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks research and evaluation projects on the implementation and impact of emerging technologies for law enforcement. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Justice (NIJ), a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Justice - Products/Services Requested: - Research and evaluation services focused on: - Implementation of emerging technologies in law enforcement - Policies, training, operational and staffing issues - Communication strategies - Impact on public safety and agency budgets - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on partnerships between researchers and law enforcement practitioners - No specific OEMs or vendors required; focus is on research, not product procurement - Initial submission is a concept paper; full proposals by invitation only - Four cooperative agreement awards expected, each valued at $3,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Open to nonprofits, government entities, businesses, and educational institutions - Funding: - Total program funding is $3,000,000 per award, with four awards anticipated - Place of Performance: - National Institute of Justice (federal office)

Description

This NOFO supports research and evaluation of emerging technology implementation and impact for law enforcement purposes, including policies, trainings, operational and staffing issues, communication strategies, and impacts on public safety and agency budgets. The funding opportunity involves a two-stage process starting with a concept paper submission, followed by a full proposal if invited. NIJ encourages partnerships between researchers and practitioners to guide technology implementation in policing. The award is a cooperative agreement with a total program funding of $3,000,000, expecting to fund 4 awards each at $3,000,000.

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