NIJ FY08 Enhanced Tools for Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Vehicle Borne IED Defeat

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NIJ FY08 Enhanced Tools for Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Vehicle Borne IED Defeat: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ solicits proposals to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. NIJ is seeking applications for funding to enhance the ability of law enforcement personnel to deal with the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs). NIJ is especially interested in proposals for the development and demonstration of new tools in the following areas of urgent concern: . Vehicle bomb confirmation. . Diagnostic tools for bomb disposal. . Enhanced reconnaissance capability for bomb squad robots. Proposals addressing other areas of response to the suspected presence of explosive devices also will be considered.