DNA : Criminal Identification

Validity and Doubts







DNA, although controversial on accuracy, has provided a new means of



identifying criminals where there is little physical evidence. This allows you to take a



piece of hair, a spot of blood, or skin tissue and make a positive identification on a



suspect. Since it's first use by the FBI in December 1988 it has grown to become a major



factor in criminal investigation. This new key gives them help when the crime scene



lacks evidence. DNA evidence also allows detectives to narrow down suspects and keep



innocent people from being prosecuted.





In 1990 the FBI began development of a national DNA identification



index. The FBI has received over 10,000 submissions of DNA evidence from police



agencies and DNA evidence has been used in over 500 cases throughout the United



States. The FBI performs testing for free to all police agencies to help keep costs down



in prosecuting criminals.......

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