Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Case Closed Project is a nationwide program designed to support law enforcement agencies in improving their violent crime clearance rates, with an emphasis on fatal and nonfatal shooting cases. The project team actively partners with law enforcement agencies to identify effective and sustainable practices related to agency operations, agency resources, investigator capabilities, and community relations. Technical assistance and training resources are provided to partner agencies that can also be utilized by law enforcement agencies across the nation to improve their violent crime clearance rates.
For questions, e-mail the project team at RTI at caseclosed@rti.org
Learn about the skills required to investigate fatal and nonfatal shootings and best practices related to the organization, supervision, and activities of investigators, as well as crime scene investigation, technology use, and cold cases.
Explore tools that help law enforcement agencies work hand-in-hand with community organizations to improve coordinated responses to shooting investigations and trust building in communities.
Learn critical aspects related to prosecuting fatal and nonfatal shootings cases including coordinating with law enforcement, utlizing evidence, addressing victim and witness intimidation, and leveraging expert testimony.
Explore victim-centered and trauma-informed practices that can improve victim, witness, and family engagement as part of fatal and nonfatal shooting investigations.
Learn about the value of agency evaluation, evidence-informed practices, and how best to implement and support data-driven practices within shooting investigations.
Explore NIBIN resources including investigative checklists and learn about innovation practices within gun crime intelligence centers and the use of gun tracing in investigations.
NEW! NCCP PRODUCT ➟ Self-Assessment Guide for Improving Agency Investigative Outcomes (Fillable) >
NEW! NCCP PRODUCT ➟ Solvability Calculator for Active Nonfatal Shooting Investigations >
NEW! NCCP WEBINAR ➟ National Case Closed Project: Supporting Small and Rural Law Enforcement Agencies in Fatal and Nonfatal Shooting Investigations >
NCCP PRODUCT ➟ National Cased Closed Project: Guidance on the Application of Digital Evidence in Shooting Investigations >
NCCP WEBINAR ➟ National Cased Closed Project: Crime Scene Response and Coordination in Fatal and Nonfatal Shooting Investigations >
NCCP PRODUCT ➟ The Role of Victim Services in Shooting Investigations brief >
NCCP WEBINAR ➟ Crime Gun Intelligence and NIBIN: Best practices in the management and analysis of crime gun evidence in shooting investigations >
NCCP PRODUCT ➟ Tracking Nonfatal Shootings and Other Violent Gun Crimes in Your Law Enforcement Agency >
NCCP WEBINAR ➟ National Case Closed Webinar: Effective Methods for Building Community Trust and Improving Perceptions of Police Legitimacy >
NCCP WEBINAR ➟ National Case Closed Webinar: Core Standards for Fatal and Non-fatal Shooting Investigations >
NCCP PRODUCT ➟ Core Standards for Fatal and Non-fatal Shooting Investigations Brief >
NCCP PRODUCT ➟ Flow Model: Agency and Investigative Factors Leading to Case Clearance >
NCCP PRODUCT ➟ Top 10 Recommendations for Improving the Investigation of Fatal and Non-fatal Shootings >
NCCP PRODUCT ➟ Summarizing the State of the Evidence on Effective Shooting Investigations >
Nov 4 2024
An interactive discussion highlighting the importance of proper crime scene response to fatal and nonfatal shooting incidents and discuss evidence analysis processes including firearm examination, DNA collection and analysis, and latent fingerprint collection and analysis.
Jul 30 2024
This webinar discusses the role of the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), crime gun intelligence, and crime gun intelligence centers in fatal and nonfatal shooting investigations.
May 16 2024
Effective Methods for Building Community Trust and Improving Perceptions of Police Legitimacy Engaging Victims Survivors and Family Members in the Investigation.
Apr 18 2024
Drs. Stacy Sechrist and Josie Caves Sivaraman, RTI International, moderates a session with Ingrid Bell, Gate City Coalition; Regina Glaspie, City of Greensboro; Ofc. Magan Fitzgerald, Greensboro, PD; Ofc. LaTonya Guy, Greensboro, PD; and Dr. Karen Jackson, NC A&T University. The presenters discuss ways to improve collaboration among law enforcement agencies and community-based service organizations to reduce community gun violence.
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