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It can also"... provide compelling evidence to support a conviction and, most importantly, reduce the chances of a wrongful conviction." (Can DNA Demand a Verdict?)
The above reasons are indicative of the usefulness and importance of compiling a DNA database from various profiles. Proof of the effectiveness of DNA databases can be seen in the fact that that the International Criminal Police Organization or Interpol uses DNA profiling and has established a DNA database in conjunction with other countries. The creation of the Interpol DNA Unit is intended to provide "...strategic and technical support to enhance member states' DNA profiling capacity and promote widespread use in the international law enforcement environment." (DNA Profiling) This database provides a model for other DNA Databases. The central advantage of databases like these is the storing of DNA profiles and the ability to retrieve DNA information across borders, which will increase the ability to solve crimes.
There are also many other reason why DNA profiling and the maintenance of DNA databases can be useful. These include the following aspects, among others.
Their DNA profiles can be kept on file to help with determining family relationships, should they pass away and parties make legal claims on their estate.
Children's DNA profiles may be useful for identification should something happen to them in the future, such as abductions or runaways.
Individuals in high-risk situations, such as men in combat, have their DNA profiles kept on record in case identification of their remains becomes necessary. A DNA test could be conducted on these remains to see if they match the DNA profile on record.
DNA Profiling: Paternity-Answers)
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The technique, which may ultimately have potential for scene-of-crime use, could in some cases ensure that an arrest is made before a suspect goes into hiding or offends again.
Faster DNA Profiling could Lead to Quicker Arrests)
In conclusion there is general unanimity that DNA profiling and the collation of databases that can be shared provides a successful and effective ay of combating crime. As one source states; "DNA profiling is perhaps one of the most reliable and conclusive methods of personal identification available to today's scientists." (DNA Profiling 2).
References
Baden M. DNA Profiling. Retrieved December 31, 2006, at http://www.kathyreichs.com/dnaprofiling.htm
Can DNA Demand a Verdict? Retrieved December 31, 2006, at http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/features/forensics/
DNA Profiling. Retrieved December 31, 2006, at http://www.interpol.int/Public/Forensic/dna/default.asp
DNA Profiling (2). Retrieved December 31, 2006, at http://www.chemsoc.org/ExemplarChem/entries/2003/hull_barry/AG%20DNA%20Profiling.htm
DNA Profiling: Paternity-Answers. Retrieved December 31, 2006, at http://www.paternity-answers.com/dna-profiling.html
Faster DNA Profiling could Lead to Quicker Arrests. Retrieved December 31, 2006 at http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/ResearchHighlights/FutureOfForensics/FasterDNAProfiling.htm
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