DNA DATABASE : CRIME FIGHTING WEAPON OR THREAT TO PRIVACY

Q.1 What are the benefits of DNA database?

A.1 By using DNA database, we can identify the criminal by observing his/her genes. By using advanced technology, we can discover the identity of criminal by matching DNA from blood, hair, saliva or other bodily fluid which we got from the crime scene. Used in crime fighting by searching in the DNA database - the identity of a criminal through the DNA of evidence found at the scene.

Q.2 What problems do DNA database pose?

A.2 Sometimes DNA database poses mistakes & it might be affect innocent person. There may be reason to found innocent person's DNA at a crime scene. But with the disregarded by police that person might be caught up for criminal investigation

Q.3 Who should be included in the national DNA database? Should it be limited to convicted felons? Explain it.

A.3 DNA database to include juveniles or people who have been accused of crime but not convicted. advocated expanding the FBI national DNA databases to include juveniles. People who are guilty or cleared of a crime and also who has not committed any crime that all are included in DNA database. Yes, it should be limited to convicted felons because only they are included in the criminal activity.DNA samples taken when people are arrested must be destroyed if the individual is not charged or convicted.

Q.4 Who should be able to use DNA database?

A.4 There may be valid reasons for an innocent person's DNA to be at a crime since that police might choose to disregard. There may be valid reasons for an innocent person's DNA to be at a crime since that police might choose to disregard. Innocent people may be caught up in a criminal investigation when their DNA from a single hair or spot of saliva on a drink glass appears in a public or private place where they had every right to