Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3095
Apply for NIJ 2012 3095
- The National Institute of Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research on the Impact of Technology on Policing Strategies in the 21st Century" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2012 and posted on Jan 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity titled "Research on the Impact of Technology on Policing Strategies in the 21st Century" (Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ 2012 3095) invited proposals to study how new or emerging technologies shape policing strategies and, in turn, how those strategy changes affect real-world outcomes in state, local, and tribal law enforcement. The central idea behind the solicitation is that police agencies often adopt technology to strengthen public safety, improve law enforcement effectiveness, and prevent, detect, or respond to crime, but the field still lacks enough rigorous research that clearly links technology adoption to measurable changes in policing practice and performance. NIJ framed this as a research gap: technology might be widely deployed, but the evidence base explaining what it actually changes in day-to-day policing, and whether those changes improve outcomes, is not as complete as it should be.
The opportunity focused on evaluating both sides of the relationship: first, the effect of technology on policing strategies (for example, how an agency reorganizes deployment, shifts investigative workflows, changes patrol patterns, or adjusts supervision and accountability), and second, the downstream impact on policing outcomes. Outcomes could include operational measures such as improved response times, as well as crime-related measures like reductions in specific targeted offenses. The solicitation also implicitly recognizes that technology is rarely just a plug-in upgrade; it can change decision-making, information flow, staffing, training requirements, and the practical tactics officers use on the street. The goal of the research was to capture and evaluate those changes in a way that is useful to practitioners and policymakers, especially as departments continue modernizing in the 21st century.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant program under a research and evaluation category, with NIJ expecting to make about three awards. The award ceiling and floor were listed as $0, which typically signals that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for actual budget expectations and constraints rather than relying on the summary listing. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of applicant types (such as universities, nonprofits, for-profits, public agencies, or tribal organizations), subject to any specific clarifications included in the full solicitation.
The timeline for the opportunity was clear and fixed: it was posted and created on January 30, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2012. The archive date was June 30, 2012, indicating the solicitation is no longer open and is maintained for recordkeeping and reference. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement electronically or clarification on solicitation requirements were directed to NIJ contacts Brett Chapman (202-514-9588, Brett.Chapman@usdoj.gov) and Eric D. Martin (202-514-2187, Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov), both listed as Social Science Analysts.
Overall, this solicitation was aimed at building practical, evidence-driven knowledge about what happens after police departments implement technology: how strategies change, what works, what does not, and what measurable outcomes follow. The emphasis was not simply on describing technology use, but on evaluating its strategic and operational consequences in a way that helps guide future investments and policy decisions across state, local, and tribal policing contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NIJ grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research on the Impact of Technology on Policing Strategies in the 21st Century."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2012 3095.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This grant opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the main purpose of this solicitation?
The solicitation invited research proposals to study how new or emerging technologies shape policing strategies and how those strategy changes affect real-world outcomes in state, local, and tribal law enforcement.
What research gap was NIJ trying to address?
NIJ highlighted that while police agencies often adopt technology to strengthen public safety and improve effectiveness, there is not enough rigorous research that clearly links technology adoption to measurable changes in day-to-day policing practices and performance outcomes.
What kinds of impacts was NIJ asking researchers to evaluate?
The solicitation emphasized evaluating both sides of the relationship: (1) the effect of technology on policing strategies and operations, and (2) the downstream impact of those strategy changes on outcomes.
What are examples of policing strategy changes that could be studied?
Examples mentioned or implied include how an agency reorganizes deployment, shifts investigative workflows, changes patrol patterns, or adjusts supervision and accountability as a result of adopting technology.
What outcomes could be included in the research?
Outcomes could include operational measures (such as improved response times) and crime-related measures (such as reductions in specific targeted offenses).
Does NIJ expect technology adoption to affect more than just equipment or tools?
Yes. The solicitation recognized that technology is rarely just a plug-in upgrade and can change decision-making, information flow, staffing, training requirements, and on-the-street tactics.
What type of grant program was this?
This was a discretionary grant program in a research and evaluation category.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make?
NIJ expected to make about three awards.
What were the listed award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $0, which typically indicates that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for actual budget expectations and constraints rather than relying on the summary listing.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of applicant types (such as universities, nonprofits, for-profits, public agencies, or tribal organizations), subject to any specific clarifications included in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on January 30, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was April 30, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was June 30, 2012, which indicates the solicitation is no longer open and is maintained for recordkeeping and reference.
What policing contexts were emphasized in this solicitation?
The solicitation emphasized state, local, and tribal law enforcement contexts.
Was the goal simply to describe technology use in policing?
No. NIJ emphasized evaluation of strategic and operational consequences, focusing on what changes after technology implementation, what works, what does not, and what measurable outcomes follow.
Who should applicants contact for help or clarification?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement electronically or clarification on solicitation requirements were directed to NIJ contacts Brett Chapman (202-514-9588, Brett.Chapman@usdoj.gov) and Eric D. Martin (202-514-2187, Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov), both listed as Social Science Analysts.
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