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DNA databases for the storing and interchange of DNA profiles was

established by the federal government in the late 1980s. “The Combined
DNA Index System” (CODIS) is the system that stores DNA profiles

collected through federal, state, and municipal systems in several data-

bases that are accessible to law enforcement organisations all over the

nation for use in conducting an investigation. The crime scene evidence

can be compared to a database of DNA profiles collected from convict-

ed offenders by CODIS. To identify serial criminals, CODIS may also

convert DNA evidence gathered from several crime scenes.
Hence, it is observed that DNA databases will continue to be very ben-

eficial for law enforcement agencies in the long run. It is recommended

that a database should contain the most samples possible and be able to

retain the biological sample for future DNA testing to get the most out

of it.

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• Padmanabhan, A Sharma & Mohan, S. (2023). Does having a Uni-

versal DNA Database prevent Crimes or promote Privacy violations?.

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• ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH DNA TECHNOLOGY. (2014,

September 9). Www.justice.gov. https://www.usdoj.gov/ag/dnapoli-

cybook_cov.htm

• Fig 1: images.app.goo.gl/XB54hodLtskQYvwR7

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