The collation of forensic DNA case data into a multidimensional intelligence database
- Publisher:
- Forensic Science Society
- Citation:
- Walsh, S. et al. 2002 'The collation of forensic DNA case data into a multidimensional intelligence database', Science and Justice, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 205-214.
- Issue Date:
- 2002
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The primary aim of any DNA Database is to link individuals to
unsolved offences and unsolved offences to each other via DNA
profiling. This aim has been successfully realised during the
operation of the New Zealand (NZ) DNA Databank over the past
five years. The DNA Intelligence Project (DIP), a collaborative
project involving NZ forensic and law enforcement agencies,
interrogated the forensic case data held on the NZ DNA Databank
and collated it into a functional intelligence database. This database
has been used to identify significant trends which direct Police and
forensic personnel towards the most appropriate use of DNA
technology. Intelligence is being provided in areas such as the level
of usage of DNA techniques in criminal investigations, the relative
success of crime scene samples and the geographical distribution of
crimes. The DIP has broadened the dimensions of the information
offered through the NZ DNA Databank and has furthered the
understanding and investigative capability of both Police and
forensic scientists. The outcomes of this research fit soundly with
the current policies of 'intelligence led policing', which are being
adopted by Police jurisdictions locally and overseas.
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